75643 ZIP Code — Gary, TX

Panola County, Texas

ZIP code 75643 is located in Gary, Texas, within Panola County. It covers approximately 74.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,216 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 903/936.

About ZIP code 75643

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,000. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 75643 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,216

population

74.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75643

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gary	Acceptable
Gary	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75974 Tenaha (6.8 mi) 75633 Carthage (8.5 mi) 75954 Joaquin (12.9 mi) 71049 Logansport (15.1 mi) 75975 Timpson (16.8 mi) 75669 Long Branch (17.3 mi) 75639 De Berry (17.5 mi) 75935 Center (18.5 mi) 71046 Keatchie (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,216
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	365

Geography
Land area	74.01 sq mi
Water area	2.47 sq mi
Latitude	32.0250
Longitude	-94.2124
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	903/936

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	49.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	29.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	16.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,216

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$55,000

Median household income

$29,020

Per capita income

$155,100

Median home value

$815

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,047

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

125

25–34

128

35–44

130

150

45–54

154

55–59

60–64

208

65–74

213

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	511	23.1%
18 and over	1,705	76.9%
65 and over	556	25.1%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Two or more races 10.2%

Black or African American 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,946	86.7%
Two or more races	229	10.2%
Black or African American	38	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	49.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	29.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	16.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	20.1%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$55,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,100
Median rent / month	$815
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	66.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	17.9%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	47.9%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.7%
Electricity	71.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	436	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	60	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	219	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	155	17.8%
Households with children under 18	291	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	376	43.2%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	14.1%
Married	46.6%	53.5%
Separated	1.2%	2.0%
Widowed	3.8%	17.0%
Divorced	25.1%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.4%
Kindergarten	65	13.7%
Elementary school	217	45.8%
High school	125	26.4%
College / grad school	51	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Professional & management 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Retail trade 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Construction 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 18.5%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 41.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	14.3%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	46.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	19.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,120	95.7%
Spanish	22	1.0%
Other Indo-European	22	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,216	100.0%
Born in same state	2,216	100.0%
Born in different state	1,651	74.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	488	22%
Italian	380	17.1%
French	277	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75643

What city is ZIP code 75643 in?

ZIP code 75643 is primarily assigned to Gary, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75643 in?

ZIP code 75643 falls within Panola County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75643 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 75643 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75643?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 75643 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 75643 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75643 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 75643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 75643 in?

ZIP code 75643 observes the CST timezone.