| City: | Nacogdoches, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Nacogdoches S F Austin Univ, S F A U, Sf Austin Univ, Sfa, Stephen F Austin Univ |
| County: | Nacogdoches County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:33:06 AM |
| Population: | 2,712 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 936 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 31.6196, -94.6472 |
| Land Area: | 0.204 sq mi |
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Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA), a public university named after one of the founders of Texas, operates under dedicated ZIP code 75962 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Founded as a teachers college in 1923 on part of the homestead of Texas statesman Thomas Jefferson Rusk, the school opened on September 18, 1923 with 158 students using facilities of the Nacogdoches public schools. The State Board of Regents selected Nacogdoches because of its rich historical traditions as the oldest town in Texas. SFA became a state university in 1969 and joined the University of Texas System on May 11, 2023.
The university offers more than 120 areas of study including over 80 undergraduate majors, nearly 60 graduate degrees, and four doctoral programs. Census data shows a population of 2,712 with a median age of 19.8 years, reflecting the college student demographic. Census County Business Patterns shows 23 establishments and 429 employees. Nacogdoches serves as the valid mailing city, and the ZIP falls within Texas Congressional District 17.
| Population: | 2,712 |
| Median Age: | 19.8 |
| Housing Units: | 13 |
| Establishments: | 23 |
| Employment: | 429 |
ZIP Code 75962 has 2,712 residents and 5 households (average 9.60 persons per household). The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 39.4% male and 60.6% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.7%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,712Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,159Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 13,294.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 9.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 13.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,594 | 3,526 | 3,432 | 3,217 | 3,129 | 3,180 | 3,204 | 3,189 | 3,242 | 3,188 | 3,149 | 3,336 | 3,205 | 3,159 |
| Decennial Census | 3,029 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,712 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 20
Female Median Age: 19.7
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 515 | 477 | 57 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,032 | 600 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1,547 | 1,077 | 60 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,999 | 62.55% |
| Black: | 313 | 9.79% |
| Hispanic:* | 621 | 19.43% |
| Asian: | 9 | 0.28% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 246 | 7.70% |
| Total: | 3,196 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,068 | 39.38% | 20.0 years |
| Females: | 1,644 | 60.62% | 19.7 years |
| Total: | 2,712 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,059 | 96.83% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 41 | 1.30% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 27 | 0.85% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 32 | 1.87% |
| Total Population: | 3,159 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,100 | 98.13% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 59 | 1.87% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), 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 $18,585 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $18,585 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 19.6%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (37.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,824 | $15,900 | $15,160 | $18,373 | $18,585 |
| Median Female Income | $8,333 | $8,409 | $6,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,313 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1,144 | 36.21% |
| Unemployed: | 279 | 8.83% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,736 | 54.95% |
| Total: | 3,159 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 327 | 28.58% |
| Service: | 331 | 28.93% |
| Sales and Office: | 430 | 37.59% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 0.87% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 46 | 4.02% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,144 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 5.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 41 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 41 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,454 | 77.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 178 | 5.61% |
| No Insurance: | 541 | 17.05% |
| Total: | 3,173 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,632 | 82.95% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,140 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3,140 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 75962 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 25 business establishments, employing about 460 people with an annual payroll of $9,097,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 110Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 25Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,291,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,097,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 460Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 75962 is located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, within the Nacogdoches, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34860) and Texas's 17th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 64,524 people, about 4.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 75962. It covers 0.204 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Nacogdoches, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 64,524Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.204 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7651.16 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4850256Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nacogdoches city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 75962 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 February 1, 2026.