Palestine, TX ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
75801	Standard	16,859	43.06%	Elmwood
75802	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
75803	Standard	22,290	56.94%
75882	Unique	0	0.00%	Powledge Prison

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Population & Demographics

Palestine, TX has 38,281 residents, with an average household size of 2.7. The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (4.5%) and 35-39 (2.6%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 24.4%. Those born outside the United States make up 9.3% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	39,149
Total Households:	12,697
Total Housing Units:	14,369
Average Household Size:	2.55
Average Family Size:	3.08

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	18,544
Total Households:	6,945
Total Housing Units:	7,733
Average Household Size:	2.58
Average Family Size:	3.20

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	41,277	41,478	40,900	40,030	39,633	39,350	38,518	38,516	38,172	37,319	37,681	38,251	38,281
Decennial Census	39,196	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	39,149	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.0

Male Median Age: 37.4

Female Median Age: 41.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,045	1,169	1,221	1,204	1,569	1,816	1,971	1,950	1,691	1,496	1,255	1,406	1,294	1,089	848	589	281	243
Female	978	1,006	1,185	1,155	894	896	1,019	1,049	1,017	975	951	1,197	1,145	1,121	860	647	447	470
Total	2,023	2,175	2,406	2,359	2,463	2,712	2,990	2,999	2,708	2,471	2,206	2,603	2,439	2,210	1,708	1,236	728	713

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	23,033	51.63%
Black:	7,869	17.64%
Hispanic:*	8,275	18.55%
Asian:	326	0.73%
American Indian:	278	0.62%
Hawaiian:	10	0.02%
Other:	4,820	10.80%
Total:	44,611	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	22,137	56.55%	37.4 years
Females:	17,012	43.45%	41.5 years
Total:	39,149	100%	39.0 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	8,785	47.37%	33.8 years
Females:	9,759	52.63%	39.0 years
Total:	18,544	100%	36.5 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	34,819	90.96%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	506	1.32%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,296	3.39%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,660	7.72%
Total Population:	38,281	100%
Total Native Population:	35,325	92.28%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,956	7.72%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Palestine, TX have an average household income of $56,716 (much lower than the State by 25.7%, and much lower than the Nation by 27.8%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($64,957 vs $31,495). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$40,100	$41,236	$40,460	$42,399	$40,552	$41,992	$40,168	$41,630	$41,428	$43,488	$47,537	$52,180	$56,716
Median Family Income	$49,157	$49,323	$48,489	$52,127	$47,706	$49,524	$49,873	$49,889	$50,658	$51,365	$54,458	$61,366	$64,957
Median NonFamily Income	$21,189	$21,503	$23,114	$23,669	$23,880	$22,436	$22,812	$23,141	$23,310	$26,342	$26,484	$30,109	$31,495
Median Male Income	$36,183	$36,534	$37,518	$35,569	$35,035	$35,175	$36,150	$35,994	$37,556	$40,945	$46,485	$49,468	$48,547
Median Female Income	$30,937	$31,011	$31,082	$30,568	$28,959	$27,950	$27,262	$26,901	$29,903	$30,606	$32,730	$37,116	$37,048

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	14,808	47.40%
Unemployed:	791	2.53%
Not In Labor Force:	15,644	50.07%
Total:	31,243	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,139	27.95%
Service:	3,080	20.80%
Sales and Office:	2,295	15.50%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,323	15.69%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,971	20.06%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	14,808	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Palestine, TX, the median home value is $180,450 - much lower than the State by 30.7%, and up $61,850 (52.2%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,054 per month - much lower than the State by 21.3%, and up $220 (26.4%) since 2020. Most renters in Palestine pay under $1,000 (47.4%). About 47.4% pay under $1,000 and 0.7% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.7% (48.6% have a mortgage) and renters make up 45.3% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$83,400	$81,150	$81,600	$79,900	$81,750	$87,100	$95,950	$96,000	$102,650	$118,600	$130,100	$156,250	$180,450

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	355	8.56%
$500 to $999:	1,328	32.03%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,380	33.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:	523	12.61%
$2,000 to $2,499:	7	0.17%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	13	0.31%
No Rent:	540	13.02%
Total:	4,146	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$655	$687	$721	$711	$723	$736	$762	$746	$786	$834	$862	$960	$1,054

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,527	28.87%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,543	37.19%
Renter Occupied:	4,146	33.94%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	12,216	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	12,216	85.40%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,089	14.60%
Total Housing Units:	14,305	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

16.3% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (33.1%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 89.6%, which is above the state rate (85.7%). The share of people in poverty is 12.1%, which is slightly above the state rate (10.5%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 3.7 percentage points since 2011 and up 0.6 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,119	4.15%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,357	8.74%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	10,452	38.77%
Some college, no degree:	6,418	23.81%
Associate's degree:	2,533	9.40%
Bachelor's degree:	2,892	10.73%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,186	4.40%
Total:	26,957	100%
High school graduate or higher:	23,481	87.11%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,078	15.13%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	17,813	48.05%
Public Insurance:	12,989	35.04%
No Insurance:	6,267	16.91%
Total:	37,069	100%
Has Health Insurance:	30,802	83.09%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.8%	16.4%	18.3%	15.4%	15.7%	14.8%	12.7%	11.6%	11.5%	10.4%	10.8%	11.8%	12.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	178	2.41%
Kindergarten:	379	5.14%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,129	42.43%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,221	30.12%
College or graduate school:	1,468	19.91%
Total:	7,375	100%
Early Childhood:	557	7.55%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,729	77.68%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 1 PO Box, 1 Unique [See All]
County:	Anderson County, TX
Area Codes:	430,903
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	18,544 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Palestine, TX [Learn More]
Coordinates:	31.8240, -95.6264
Land Area:	514.08 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/tx-palestine.asp

White:	9,440	43.87%
Black:	4,530	21.05%
Hispanic:*	4,760	22.12%
Asian:	173	0.80%
American Indian:	160	0.74%
Hawaiian:	6	0.03%
Other:	2,451	11.39%
Total:	21,520	100%

Native, born in the United States:	17,061	90.33%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	71	0.38%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	864	4.57%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	892	9.30%
Total Population:	18,888	100%
Total Native Population:	17,132	90.70%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,756	9.30%

Employed:	8,622	59.12%
Unemployed:	620	4.25%
Not In Labor Force:	5,343	36.63%
Total:	14,585	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	2,233	25.90%
Service:	2,137	24.79%
Sales and Office:	1,225	14.21%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,381	16.02%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,646	19.09%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,622	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Palestine, TX

Sources & References

Less than $500:	319	10.17%
$500 to $999:	990	31.55%
$1,000 to $1,499:	976	31.10%
$1,500 to $1,999:	458	14.60%
$2,000 to $2,499:	7	0.22%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	13	0.41%
No Rent:	375	11.95%
Total:	3,138	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,844	26.61%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,948	28.11%
Renter Occupied:	3,138	45.28%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,930	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,930	87.82%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	961	12.18%
Total Housing Units:	7,891	100%

Less than 9th grade:	542	4.41%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	739	6.01%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,053	41.12%
Some college, no degree:	2,789	22.70%
Associate's degree:	1,167	9.50%
Bachelor's degree:	1,410	11.47%
Graduate or professional degree:	588	4.79%
Total:	12,288	100%
High school graduate or higher:	11,007	89.58%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,998	16.26%

Private Insurance:	9,416	46.36%
Public Insurance:	7,252	35.71%
No Insurance:	3,641	17.93%
Total:	20,309	100%
Has Health Insurance:	16,668	82.07%

# Residential Mailboxes:	14,205Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,011Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	16,640Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	12,056Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,058Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	745Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$150,165,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$577,066,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	12,198Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Palestine, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	37300Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	57,825Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	514.081 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	6.621 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,05,06,07,08,12Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	54708Source: Census
Place Name:	Palestine city; TexasSource: Census