75683 ZIP Code — Ore City, TX

Upshur County, Texas

ZIP code 75683 is located in Ore City, Texas, within Upshur County. It covers approximately 60.06 square miles and serves a population of 3,810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 903.

About ZIP code 75683

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 $100,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,531. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 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. The average commute of 30 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% 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 75683 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,810

population

60.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75683 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75683

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75683. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ore City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75640 Diana (6.9 mi) 75668 Lone Star (8.5 mi) 75630 Avinger (10.1 mi) 75645 Gilmer (12.8 mi) 75644 Gilmer (15.3 mi) 75605 Longview (15.6 mi) 75638 Daingerfield (15.9 mi) 75651 Harleton (16.3 mi) 75686 Pittsburg (16.7 mi) 75656 Hughes Springs (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,810
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	459

Geography
Land area	60.06 sq mi
Water area	5.30 sq mi
Latitude	32.8087
Longitude	-94.7292
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	903

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	46.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	20.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,810

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$43,531

Median household income

$21,656

Per capita income

$100,400

Median home value

$1,076

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,585

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

134

5–9

124

176

10–14

162

103

15–19

142

20–24

131

158

25–34

146

229

35–44

211

235

45–54

217

114

55–59

106

146

60–64

136

356

65–74

330

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	932	24.5%
18 and over	2,878	75.5%
65 and over	886	23.3%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Black or African American 7.6%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,258	83.3%
Black or African American	297	7.6%
Two or more races	213	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	100	2.6%
Other race	28	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	46.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	20.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 13.7%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.7%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$43,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,400
Median rent / month	$1,076
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	63.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	24.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.7%
Electricity	77.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	732	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	38	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	405	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	260	18.1%
Households with children under 18	479	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	596	41.5%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	16.8%
Married	61.4%	61.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.1%	12.2%
Divorced	15.0%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	96	11.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	483	57.3%
High school	211	25.0%
College / grad school	53	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Retail trade 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Professional & management 9.1%

Construction 5.6%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 2.0%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.2%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 23.0%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 43.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	24.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	409	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.0%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	12.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,651	95.8%
Spanish	130	3.6%
Other Indo-European	130	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,607	94.7%
Born in same state	3,566	93.6%
Born in different state	2,673	70.2%
Foreign born	41	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	203	5.3%
Not a US citizen	98	48.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	603	15.8%
Italian	459	12%
Arab	338	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	0.9%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75683

What city is ZIP code 75683 in?

ZIP code 75683 is primarily assigned to Ore City, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75683 in?

ZIP code 75683 falls within Upshur County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75683?

21% of residents in ZIP code 75683 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75683?

13% 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 75683 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 75683 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75683 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 75683 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 75683 in?

ZIP code 75683 observes the CST timezone.