| City: | Neches, Texas |
| County: | Anderson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:47:31 PM |
| Population: | 80 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 430 / 903 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.8667, -95.4958 |
| Land Area: | 0.784 sq mi |
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The Neches post office serves far beyond its immediate area. With 138 PO Boxes for just 38 local households, the adoption rate reaches 3.6 times the local population. That's one of the highest regional service ratios in Anderson County, reflecting how residents from surrounding unincorporated areas rely on this facility for mail delivery.
This isn't a densely populated area. The entire ZIP spans just 0.8 square miles of land, but those 80 residents depend entirely on PO Boxes. There's no street delivery alternative here. The rural carrier routes serve outlying areas along FM 2574 and Anderson County Road 355, but for addresses within 75779 itself, the post office counter is the only option.
The demographics tell a story of small-town East Texas. The median age sits at 37.3 years, and households average 2.1 people. About 6% of the population is Hispanic, while the majority is white. The median household income stands at $25,306, well below state and national averages. Of the 40 total housing units, 38 are occupied year-round with just 2 vacant.
Neches functions as a rural service point rather than a traditional town center. The post office maintains PO Box service for customers from Anderson County's unincorporated areas who lack carrier delivery. That explains why a community of 38 households needs 138 boxes. It's a hub for people who live on county roads and farm-to-market routes where mail trucks don't make regular stops.
The ZIP's rural character shows in its infrastructure. Only two streets appear in the postal records: FM 2574 and Anderson County Road 355. Both connect to larger rural carrier routes rather than forming a traditional street grid. With just 13 businesses and 4 establishments employing 18 people total, this is primarily residential territory that serves a mail collection function for the broader region.
The street names reflect pure rural East Texas infrastructure: a farm-to-market route and a county road. These aren't residential streets but connector routes that link scattered properties to the central postal facility. The naming pattern is entirely functional, with numbered designations rather than traditional street names.
ZIP Code 75779 has 80 residents and 38 households (average 2.11 persons per household). The median age is 37.3 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 38.8% male and 61.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.5%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 80Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 51Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 102.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 38Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 122 | 144 | 161 | 145 | 124 | 183 | 160 | 135 | 128 | 110 | 0 | 22 | 51 |
| Decennial Census | 122 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 80 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.3
Male Median Age: 28.5
Female Median Age: 41.9
| 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 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 54 | 63.53% |
| Black: | 5 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic:* | 16 | 18.82% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 11.76% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 31 | 38.75% | 28.5 years |
| Females: | 49 | 61.25% | 41.9 years |
| Total: | 80 | 100% | 37.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 51 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 51 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 51 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,292), is down $90,833 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 39.2%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (75.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,833 | $95,500 | $39,911 | $39,423 | $38,594 | $39,722 | $41,583 | $51,250 | $0 | $130,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $88,333 | $95,250 | $92,250 | $40,938 | $0 | $0 | $41,583 | $51,250 | $0 | $130,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $26,000 | $31,250 | $38,000 | $33,750 | $0 | $0 | $29,239 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $88,333 | $29,583 | $26,806 | $27,031 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 20 | 39.22% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 31 | 60.78% |
| Total: | 51 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 75.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 25.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 20 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), is down $51,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $51,700 | $55,000 | $65,000 | $92,200 | $0 | $0 | $82,900 | $66,300 | $64,500 | $68,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 19 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 15 | 78.95% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 21.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 34.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (17.40%). Private coverage is 39.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 60.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 21.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 21.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 11.63% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 23 | 53.49% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 15 | 34.88% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 43 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 15 | 34.88% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 20 | 39.22% |
| Public Insurance: | 31 | 60.78% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 51 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 51 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 25.0% | 23.1% | 25.5% | 35.3% | 37.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 21.1% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 75779 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 18 people with an annual payroll of $732,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 145Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $231,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $732,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 18Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 75779 is located in Anderson County, Texas, within the Palestine, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37300) and Texas's 6th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 57,825 people, about 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 75779. It covers 0.784 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| 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 |
| Land Area: | 0.784 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2148.41 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4850544Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Neches CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 75779 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.