ZIP Code 75861 in Tennessee Colony, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Tennessee Colony, Texas
City Alias:Tenn Colony
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County:Anderson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:17:29 PM
Population:1,410 [See All]
Area Codes:430 / 903
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:31.8787, -95.9145
Land Area:113.718 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 75861 has 1,410 residents and 595 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 48.0 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (75.2%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (13.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,410Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,225Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,493Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:12.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$69,257Source: Census ACS
Households:595Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$208,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.37Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.85Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,9485,1666,1197,1208,2888,5928,7809,1539,1269,0811,7271,4381,225
Decennial Census9,017------------------1,410------
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: 48

Male Median Age: 48.1

Female Median Age: 48

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male303153393840193744364268816141132110
Female382933502338415026474255724436382717
Total686086896178608770838412315310577514827
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,06074.39%
Black:18713.12%
Hispanic:*1097.65%
Asian:140.98%
American Indian:90.63%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:463.23%
Total:1,425100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:70449.93%48.1 years
Females:70650.07%48.0 years
Total:1,410100%48.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,19897.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:161.31%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:112.20%
Total Population:1,225100%
Total Native Population:1,19897.80%
Total Foreign-born Population:272.20%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $69,257, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $27,586 (66.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,257. Family households earn a median of $72,042 versus $40,391 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,651). By gender, male median income is $50,145 and female is $43,851, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,294 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.8%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (34.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,671$52,759$57,589$55,398$57,829$61,483$61,667$59,010$60,000$48,365$51,406$75,528$69,257
Median Family Income$44,784$55,313$61,705$59,625$62,159$63,558$64,119$63,207$64,306$52,000$61,820$80,833$72,042
Median NonFamily Income$27,368$25,069$26,641$33,102$0$14,063$23,594$27,333$27,569$28,359$35,086$75,387$40,391
Median Male Income$49,167$41,651$41,750$53,368$0$47,377$49,414$46,689$47,386$45,198$46,681$47,764$50,145
Median Female Income$35,156$26,094$22,271$22,121$0$23,194$35,474$26,882$27,118$35,104$38,832$41,875$43,851
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:64163.34%
Unemployed:252.47%
Not In Labor Force:34634.19%
Total:1,012100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:13721.37%
Service:13821.53%
Sales and Office:9114.20%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:22334.79%
Production, transportation, and material moving:528.11%
Total Civilian Employed Population:641100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $208,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $97,800 (88.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $125,300. The median gross rent is $917, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $159 (20.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $189. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.50% (48.59% with a mortgage, 51.41% free-and-clear) and renters 26.50% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 29.44%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$110,700$106,000$106,500$83,300$87,300$87,000$85,100$84,600$83,200$83,200$84,000$208,000$208,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:117.80%
$500 to $999:9970.21%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:53.55%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2618.44%
Total:141100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$758$644$641$702$728$808$935$802$728$810$773$847$917
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):19035.71%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):20137.78%
Renter Occupied:14126.50%
Total Occupied Housing Units:532100%

Occupied Housing Units:53270.56%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):22229.44%
Total Housing Units:754100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:37750.00%
Multi-Family Units:202.65%
Other Units:35747.35%
Total Housing Units:754100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 12.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 10.90%, which is on par with the state rate (17.40%). The share of people in poverty is 23.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 15.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.10 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 elementary (41.32%). College enrollment is 20.83%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:333.84%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:202.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):41247.91%
Some college, no degree:22025.58%
Associate's degree:687.91%
Bachelor's degree:10111.74%
Graduate or professional degree:60.70%
Total:860100%
High school or higher:80793.84%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10712.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:72652.23%
Public Insurance:53038.13%
No Insurance:1349.64%
Total:1,390100%
Has Health Insurance:1,25690.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.9%7.6%4.9%5.5%4.4%5.6%9.2%11.2%11.5%9.0%4.2%13.5%23.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:51.74%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):11941.32%
High school (grades 9-12):10436.11%
College or graduate school:6020.83%
Total:288100%
Early Childhood:51.74%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):22879.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 75861 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 92 people with an annual payroll of $5,842,000. USPS data shows 630 residential mailboxes and 16 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:630Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:16Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:871Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:578Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:17Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,385,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,842,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:92Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 75861 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 2.44% of whom live in ZIP Code 75861. It covers 113.718 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.941 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:113.718 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.941 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


75862 | | 75860

Schools in ZIP Code 75861


ZIP Code 75861 is in the Cayuga Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Cayuga El 17750 N US Hwy 287
Tennessee Colony, TX 75861
District: Cayuga Independent School District
Cayuga H S 17750 N US Hwy 287
Tennessee Colony, TX 75861
District: Cayuga Independent School District
Cayuga Middle 17750 N US Hwy 287
Tennessee Colony, TX 75861
District: Cayuga Independent School District
Christian Heritage Academy 1500 Crockett Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
District: Private SchoolNearby
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy 2621 US Highway 175 E
Athens, TX 75751
District: Private SchoolNearby
James L Collins Catholic School 3000 W State Highway 22
Corsicana, TX 75110
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 75861


Trinity Valley Community College 100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, TX 75751
Type: Post Secondary
Navarro College 3200 W 7th Avenue
Corsicana, TX 75110
Type: Post Secondary
Jacksonville College-Main Campus 105 B J Albritton Dr
Jacksonville, TX 75766-4759
Type: Post Secondary
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary 1530 E Pine St
Jacksonville, TX 75766-5407
Type: Post Secondary
Tyler Junior College 1400 East Fifth Street
Tyler, TX 75701
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Texas At Tyler 3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799-6699
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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