75785 ZIP Code — Rusk, TX

Cherokee County, Texas

ZIP code 75785 is located in Rusk, Texas, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 289.37 square miles and serves a population of 10,906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 903/430.

About ZIP code 75785

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,815. 37% 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 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% 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. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75785 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,906

population

289.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75785 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75785

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75785. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rusk	Acceptable
Rusk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75925 Alto (10.4 mi) 75784 Reklaw (12.6 mi) 75766 Jacksonville (15.2 mi) 75760 Cushing (18.6 mi) 75789 Troup (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,906
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	289.37 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	31.7736
Longitude	-95.1863
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	49.1%	52.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	28.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	17.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,906

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$61,815

Median household income

$24,204

Per capita income

$137,100

Median home value

$854

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

3,177

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

260

Under 5

176

335

5–9

228

451

10–14

306

376

15–19

255

327

20–24

223

977

25–34

665

869

35–44

591

1,000

45–54

680

410

55–59

279

401

60–64

273

698

65–74

474

329

75–84

224

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,232	20.5%
18 and over	8,674	79.5%
65 and over	1,824	16.7%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.1%

Black or African American 19.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

Two or more races 6.8%

Other race 3.5%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,319	62.1%
Black or African American	2,278	19.3%
Hispanic or Latino	883	7.5%
Two or more races	805	6.8%
Other race	410	3.5%
Asian	80	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	52.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	28.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	17.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$61,815

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,100
Median rent / month	$854
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	25.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.8%
Electricity	57.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,684	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	163	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	654	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	802	24.3%
Households with children under 18	1,228	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,090	33.0%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	27.3%
Married	34.0%	49.2%
Separated	4.5%	1.9%
Widowed	2.4%	9.4%
Divorced	16.3%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	2.8%
Kindergarten	69	3.1%
Elementary school	1,123	51.1%
High school	656	29.9%
College / grad school	287	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Retail trade 16.2%

Professional & management 7.9%

Public administration 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Other services 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Construction 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	24.7%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	17.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	29.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	43.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	391	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,470	96.0%
Spanish	390	3.7%
Other Indo-European	359	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.0%
Other languages	26	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,470	96.0%
Born in same state	10,412	95.5%
Born in different state	8,894	81.6%
Foreign born	58	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	436	4.0%
Not a US citizen	85	19.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,012	18.4%
French	1,019	9.3%
Italian	551	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	89	0.8%
English	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75785

What city is ZIP code 75785 in?

ZIP code 75785 is primarily assigned to Rusk, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75785 in?

ZIP code 75785 falls within Cherokee County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75785?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 75785 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 75785 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75785?

The median home value in ZIP code 75785 is $137,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 75785?

ZIP code 75785 has an estimated population of 10,906 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 75785 in?

ZIP code 75785 observes the CST timezone.