75948 ZIP Code — Hemphill, TX

Sabine County, Texas

ZIP code 75948 is located in Hemphill, Texas, within Sabine County. It covers approximately 229.36 square miles and serves a population of 5,307 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 75948

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 $184,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,157) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 75948 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,307

population

229.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75948 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75948

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75948. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hemphill	Acceptable
Hemphill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75930 Bronson (12.4 mi) 75968 Pineland (13.1 mi) 75959 Milam (14.8 mi) 75977 Wiergate (15.6 mi) 71429 Florien (18.6 mi) 75931 Brookeland (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,307
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	403

Geography
Land area	229.36 sq mi
Water area	68.48 sq mi
Latitude	31.2906
Longitude	-93.7695
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	57.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,307

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$46,157

Median household income

$37,797

Per capita income

$184,300

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

4,332

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

240

25–34

217

226

35–44

204

298

45–54

269

260

55–59

236

306

60–64

276

529

65–74

479

364

75–84

330

104

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	603	11.4%
18 and over	4,704	88.6%
65 and over	1,900	35.8%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.4%

Black or African American 4.6%

Two or more races 4.2%

Asian 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,434	81.4%
Black or African American	253	4.6%
Two or more races	231	4.2%
Asian	165	3%
Hispanic or Latino	137	2.5%
Other race	103	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	83	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	38	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	57.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$46,157

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,300
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	45.4%
Single-family detached	60.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	28.9%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	5.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.4%
Electricity	69.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,405	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	90	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	524	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	579	22.3%
Households with children under 18	400	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,340	51.6%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.7%	8.4%
Married	63.8%	60.7%
Separated	0.4%	3.6%
Widowed	8.4%	15.3%
Divorced	13.6%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	7.3%
Kindergarten	54	9.9%
Elementary school	184	33.7%
High school	150	27.5%
College / grad school	118	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Retail trade 14.5%

Public administration 11.1%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Other services 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Construction 2.6%

Information 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.5

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 30.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.2%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	44.5%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	11.9%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	9.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	700	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.6%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	54.4%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,096	96.0%
Spanish	10	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,154	97.1%
Born in same state	5,137	96.8%
Born in different state	3,091	58.2%
Foreign born	17	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	153	2.9%
Not a US citizen	108	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,453	27.4%
French	411	7.7%
Italian	325	6.1%
German	101	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	38	0.7%
English	20	0.4%
Polish	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.0%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75948

What city is ZIP code 75948 in?

ZIP code 75948 is primarily assigned to Hemphill, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75948 in?

ZIP code 75948 falls within Sabine County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75948 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 75948 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 75948 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 75948 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 75948 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 75948 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75948?

16% of residents in ZIP code 75948 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 75948 in?

ZIP code 75948 observes the CST timezone.