75439 ZIP Code — Ector, TX

Fannin County, Texas

ZIP code 75439 is located in Ector, Texas, within Fannin County. It covers approximately 14.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 903/430.

About ZIP code 75439

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $61,250. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75439 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,123

population

14.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75439 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75439

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75439. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ector	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75479 Savoy (2.2 mi) 75418 Bonham (5.2 mi) 75447 Ivanhoe (8.8 mi) 75414 Bells (9.2 mi) 75491 Whitewright (10.5 mi) 75491 Whitewright (10.5 mi) 75476 Ravenna (10.7 mi) 74741 Hendrix (13.1 mi) 75438 Dodd City (13.6 mi) 75490 Trenton (13.7 mi) 75452 Leonard (14 mi) 75090 Sherman (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,123
Population density	76 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	14.81 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.5951
Longitude	-96.2818
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	903/430

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	32.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	18.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,123

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$28,217

Per capita income

$128,100

Median home value

$1,050

Median monthly rent

58.2%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

285

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	24.5%
18 and over	848	75.5%
65 and over	161	14.3%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.6%

Two or more races 13.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Black or African American 2%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	936	79.6%
Two or more races	156	13.3%
Hispanic or Latino	53	4.5%
Black or African American	24	2%
Asian	4	0.3%
Other race	2	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	32.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	18.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,100
Median rent / month	$1,050
Owner occupied	58.2%
Renter occupied	41.8%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	22.7%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	19.8%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.7%
Electricity	51.0%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	182	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	74	17.8%
Male householder, no spouse	80	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	80	19.2%
Households with children under 18	160	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	28.6%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	29.7%
Married	44.8%	41.1%
Separated	1.5%	8.7%
Widowed	0.2%	13.5%
Divorced	15.8%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	7.5%
Kindergarten	11	4.8%
Elementary school	103	45.2%
High school	53	23.2%
College / grad school	44	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Construction 10.2%

Retail trade 9.7%

Other services 8.8%

Professional & management 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	19.6%
Uninsured under 19	11.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,025	91.3%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,105	98.4%
Born in same state	1,100	98.0%
Born in different state	903	80.4%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.6%
Not a US citizen	14	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	160	14.2%
French	147	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	56	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75439

What city is ZIP code 75439 in?

ZIP code 75439 is primarily assigned to Ector, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75439 in?

ZIP code 75439 falls within Fannin County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75439?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75439?

16% of residents in ZIP code 75439 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75439?

The median home value in ZIP code 75439 is $128,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 75439?

ZIP code 75439 has an estimated population of 1,123 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 75439 in?

ZIP code 75439 observes the CST timezone.