Upshur County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 6 ZIP codes · 4 cities
6
ZIP codes
41,774
population (2021)
+6.3%
pop change since 2010
48459
FIPS code
Upshur County ZIP code map
About Upshur County
Upshur County is located in Texas and contains 6 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 41,774 as of 2021,
an increase of
6.3% from 39,309 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Upshur County is 48459.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 41,774 |
| 2010 population | 39,309 |
| Change | +6.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48459 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Upshur County
ZIP codes for Upshur County, TX (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75640 | Diana | Upshur | View map |
| 75644 | Gilmer | Upshur | View map |
| 75645 | Gilmer | Upshur | View map |
| 75683 | Ore City | Upshur | View map |
| 75755 | Big Sandy | Upshur | View map |
| 75797 | Big Sandy | Upshur | View map |
Demographics & statistics
37,594
Population
41.1
Median age
$61,494
Median household income
$29,092
Per capita income
$161,580
Median home value
$1,003
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
12,957
Housing units
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,008
Under 5
985
1,419
5–9
1,385
1,236
10–14
1,207
1,255
15–19
1,226
1,065
20–24
1,040
2,159
25–34
2,108
2,322
35–44
2,267
2,183
45–54
2,131
1,344
55–59
1,313
1,391
60–64
1,359
2,246
65–74
2,193
1,154
75–84
1,126
239
85+
233
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,915 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 28,679 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 7,191 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.6%
Black or African American
7.5%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,363 | 79.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,954 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,283 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,821 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 760 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
6.6%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $61,494 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.7%
$50k–$100k
21.2%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
21.3%
$300k–$500k
12.3%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,580 |
| Median rent / month | $1,003 |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
| Single-family detached | 69.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 24.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.6% |
| Electricity | 78.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.5% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,565 | 56.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 468 | 3.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,305 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,424 | 23.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,185 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,871 | 34.8% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.5% | 21.2% |
| Married | 57.2% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
9.4%
HS graduate
34.0%
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 591 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 711 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,801 | 46.7% |
| High school | 2,123 | 26.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,149 | 12.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Retail trade
13.9%
Construction
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Professional & management
7.5%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Other services
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Public administration
1.7%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.4% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.3% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.3% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.8%
Under 18 years
16.7%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
37.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 23.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 50.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,580 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 17.3% |
| 65 and over | 48.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.4% |
| Public insurance | 37.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,601 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 620 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 534 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 84 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,407 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 36,187 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 26,691 | 70.1% |
| Foreign born | 220 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,187 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 478 | 47.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,983 | 13.3% |
| Arab | 4,289 | 11.4% |
| Italian | 4,230 | 11.3% |
| English | 384 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 150 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 49 | 0.1% |
| German | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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