75959 ZIP Code — Milam, TX

Sabine County, Texas

ZIP code 75959 is located in Milam, Texas, within Sabine County. It covers approximately 52.34 square miles and serves a population of 974 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 75959

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 $115,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,542. 53% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 75959 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

974

population

52.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milam	Acceptable
Milam	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75930 Bronson (11.9 mi) 71462 Noble (12.9 mi) 71486 Zwolle (13.6 mi) 75948 Hemphill (14.8 mi) 75973 Shelbyville (16 mi) 71449 Many (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	974
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	403

Geography
Land area	52.34 sq mi
Water area	7.67 sq mi
Latitude	31.4968
Longitude	-93.8385
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.0%	57.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	59.7%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	12.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	10.3%	3.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

974

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$58,542

Median household income

$18,740

Per capita income

$115,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

653

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

134

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	342	35.1%
18 and over	632	64.9%
65 and over	216	22.2%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

Group	Count	%
White	927	95.2%
Two or more races	47	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.0%	57.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	59.7%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	12.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	10.3%	3.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 13.4%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 31.8%

$50k–$75k 49.1%

$75k–$100k 1.2%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.4%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	31.8%
$50k–$75k	49.1%
$75k–$100k	1.2%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$58,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 37.5%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	50.6%
Single-family detached	52.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.8%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.0%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	45.7%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	1.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	98.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	226	67.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	11	3.3%
Female householder, no spouse	59	17.6%
Households with children under 18	131	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	39.3%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	18.6%
Married	80.3%	65.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.2%
Divorced	3.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 22.3%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	1.5%
Elementary school	202	59.1%
High school	109	31.9%
College / grad school	26	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Professional & management 20.4%

Other services 20.1%

Construction 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Public administration 7.8%

Retail trade 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.9%
Service	50.0%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	26.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 15.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.0%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	11.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	50.4%
High cholesterol	45.5%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	12.8%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	37.1%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	21.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	943	96.8%
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)	974	100.0%
Born in same state	942	96.7%
Born in different state	697	71.6%
Foreign born	32	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	179	18.4%
Arab	119	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75959

What city is ZIP code 75959 in?

ZIP code 75959 is primarily assigned to Milam, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75959 in?

ZIP code 75959 falls within Sabine County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 75959 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 75959 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 75959 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 75959 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 75959 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 75959 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75959?

The median home value in ZIP code 75959 is $115,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 75959 in?

ZIP code 75959 observes the CST timezone.