75838 ZIP Code — Donie, TX

Freestone County, Texas

ZIP code 75838 is located in Donie, Texas, within Freestone County. It covers approximately 55.46 square miles and serves a population of 304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 254/903.

About ZIP code 75838

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $37,386. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 75838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

304

population

55.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Donie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75846 Jewett (9 mi) 75860 Teague (11.5 mi) 75831 Buffalo (14 mi) 77865 Marquez (16.3 mi) 76687 Thornton (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	304
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	55.46 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	31.4830
Longitude	-96.2300
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	254/903

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.0%	48.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	25.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	20.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	17.3%	5.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

304

Population

People per sq mi

59.9

Median age

$37,386

Median household income

$19,111

Per capita income

$147,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

62.7%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	14.5%
18 and over	260	85.5%
65 and over	134	44.1%
Median age	59.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	299	98.4%
Two or more races	5	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.0%	48.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	25.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	20.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	17.3%	5.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 27.0%

$35k–$50k 24.6%

$50k–$75k 37.3%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	27.0%
$35k–$50k	24.6%
$50k–$75k	37.3%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
Median income	$37,386

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 32.9%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	62.7%
Renter occupied	37.3%
Vacant	56.3%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	30.2%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	65.6%
4 bedrooms	1.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	53.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Wood	31.7%
No fuel used	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	31	24.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	68	54.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	21.4%
Households with children under 18	37	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	38.1%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	26.9%
Married	14.2%	46.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.5%
Divorced	60.8%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	40.0%
High school	33	60.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 39.5%

Transportation & utilities 18.6%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Other services 10.5%

Education & healthcare 5.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	29.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	36.0%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	45.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	20.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	23.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	24.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	43.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	85.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	22.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	304	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	304	100.0%
Born in same state	304	100.0%
Born in different state	285	93.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	19.4%
Arab	39	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	5.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	70.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75838

What city is ZIP code 75838 in?

ZIP code 75838 is primarily assigned to Donie, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75838 in?

ZIP code 75838 falls within Freestone County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75838 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 75838 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 75838 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 75838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75838?

The median home value in ZIP code 75838 is $147,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 75838?

The median household income in ZIP code 75838 is $37,386, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 75838 in?

ZIP code 75838 observes the CST timezone.