ZIP Code 75974 in Tenaha, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Tenaha, Texas
Names to Avoid:
Flat Fork, Meldrum, Ramah, Tenoka, Woods
Counties:Shelby County[Primary]
Panola County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:19:41 PM
Population:2,860 [See All]
Area Code:936
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:31.9342, -94.2571
Land Area:101.317 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 75974 has 2,860 residents and 1,115 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 38.5 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (56.9%, higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.9%, 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:2,860Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,744Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,821Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:28.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$43,083Source: Census ACS
Households:1,115Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$94,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.57Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.79Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,0553,0562,8982,9353,0032,8453,2453,4113,4103,6113,2962,7262,744
Decennial Census3,126------------------2,860------
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: 38.5

Male Median Age: 37.2

Female Median Age: 39.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male108104126130745981104759769851056493361213
Female8110887102748099918910780121697872421134
Total189212213232148139180195164204149206174142165782347
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,62749.36%
Black:43713.26%
Hispanic:*79724.18%
Asian:140.42%
American Indian:290.88%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:39211.89%
Total:3,296100%
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:1,43550.17%37.2 years
Females:1,42549.83%39.6 years
Total:2,860100%38.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,45189.32%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:461.68%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1134.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1349.00%
Total Population:2,744100%
Total Native Population:2,49791.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:2479.00%
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 $43,083, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $13,564 (46.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,274. Family households earn a median of $51,969 versus $20,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,969). By gender, male median income is $44,113 and female is $32,596, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,517 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.2%, which is far less than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.7%).

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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$29,519$30,931$30,440$33,605$33,059$32,786$33,672$38,517$37,809$35,978$35,972$41,875$43,083
Median Family Income$36,555$34,361$33,700$38,409$35,208$37,273$40,481$41,619$42,350$41,199$42,225$48,482$51,969
Median NonFamily Income$18,889$21,462$20,492$19,018$20,185$22,011$19,500$22,153$25,156$18,077$16,250$22,961$20,000
Median Male Income$29,583$30,276$30,183$32,863$35,175$32,474$36,893$39,299$42,000$41,488$41,927$42,182$44,113
Median Female Income$18,324$20,647$20,938$21,389$21,622$20,774$21,841$21,612$21,558$22,788$23,992$31,161$32,596
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:1,05852.77%
Unemployed:281.40%
Not In Labor Force:91945.84%
Total:2,005100%
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:20619.47%
Service:30428.73%
Sales and Office:13712.95%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:23522.21%
Production, transportation, and material moving:17616.64%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,058100%
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 $94,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $39,900 (73.62%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,100. The median gross rent is $630, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $156 (32.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $74. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.17% (20.41% with a mortgage, 79.59% free-and-clear) and renters 31.83% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.45%, 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$54,200$63,300$66,300$65,000$69,200$68,900$67,200$72,000$80,000$79,400$82,000$102,000$94,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:5316.67%
$500 to $999:17855.97%
$1,000 to $1,499:206.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:20.63%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:6520.44%
Total:318100%
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$474$528$505$529$529$561$506$613$556$444$430$666$630
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):13913.91%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):54254.25%
Renter Occupied:31831.83%
Total Occupied Housing Units:999100%

Occupied Housing Units:99981.55%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):22618.45%
Total Housing Units:1,225100%
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:65453.39%
Multi-Family Units:13911.35%
Other Units:43235.27%
Total Housing Units:1,225100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 12.60% 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 75.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 28.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 39.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 41.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 19.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 10.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.79%). College enrollment is 9.22%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:23213.03%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:20211.35%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):59133.20%
Some college, no degree:43124.21%
Associate's degree:995.56%
Bachelor's degree:1729.66%
Graduate or professional degree:532.98%
Total:1,780100%
High school or higher:1,34675.62%
Bachelor's degree or higher:22512.64%
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:1,08936.26%
Public Insurance:1,14238.03%
No Insurance:77225.71%
Total:3,003100%
Has Health Insurance:2,23174.29%
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 Poverty30.0%30.6%26.6%22.2%22.9%17.7%18.0%16.9%16.5%19.5%19.4%20.4%19.3%
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:649.08%
Kindergarten:182.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):35149.79%
High school (grades 9-12):20729.36%
College or graduate school:659.22%
Total:705100%
Early Childhood:8211.63%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):57681.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 75974 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 24 business establishments, employing about 152 people with an annual payroll of $11,448,000. USPS data shows 1,098 residential mailboxes and 33 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,098Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:33Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,453Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,030Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:24Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,012,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$11,448,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:152Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 75974 is located in Shelby County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 75974. It covers 101.317 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.325 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:101.317 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.325 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7858.86 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4872188Source: Census
Place Name:Tenaha town; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


75975 | | 75973

Schools in ZIP Code 75974


ZIP Code 75974 is in the Tenaha Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.

Tenaha Schools 138 College St
Tenaha, TX 75974
District: Tenaha Independent School District
Regents Academy 200 Ne Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christ Episcopal School 1428 N Mound St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
District: Private SchoolNearby
Fredonia Hill Baptist Academy 1711 S St
Nacogdoches, TX 75964
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 75974


Panola College 1109 W Panola Street
Carthage, TX 75633-2397
Type: Post Secondary
Stephen F Austin State University 2008 Alumni Drive, Rusk 206
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Type: Post Secondary
Wiley College 711 Wiley Ave
Marshall, TX 75670
Type: Post Secondary
Remington College-Shreveport Campus 2106 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71101
Type: Post Secondary
Ayers Career College 8820 Jewella Ave
Shreveport, LA 71118
Type: Post Secondary
East Texas Baptist University One Tiger Drive
Marshall, TX 75670-1498
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 Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov