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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 75979 has 10,354 residents and 3,567 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 44.6 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.8% male and 42.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.7%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (17.0%, higher than the state average of 12.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2%, 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:	10,354Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	11,465Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	9,534Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	33.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$45,599Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,567Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$122,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.20Source: Census ACS

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	--	10,747	11,269	11,576	11,695	11,718	11,825	12,384	11,852	12,228	12,579	12,023	11,473	11,465
Decennial Census	11,423	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	10,354	--	--	--

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: 44.6

Male Median Age: 41.6

Female Median Age: 49.9

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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	177	245	259	306	392	528	508	432	422	368	353	416	432	375	311	234	133	95
Female	175	250	302	239	188	173	197	211	229	228	304	298	333	384	325	235	142	155
Total	352	495	561	545	580	701	705	643	651	596	657	714	765	759	636	469	275	250

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

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Population by Race

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White:	7,216	65.39%
Black:	1,756	15.91%
Hispanic:*	1,159	10.50%
Asian:	63	0.57%
American Indian:	48	0.43%
Hawaiian:	3	0.03%
Other:	790	7.16%
Total:	11,035	100%

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	%	Median Age
Males:	5,986	57.81%	41.6 years
Females:	4,368	42.19%	49.9 years
Total:	10,354	100%	44.6 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,875	94.85%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	45	0.39%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	152	1.33%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	393	4.75%
Total Population:	11,465	100%
Total Native Population:	10,920	95.25%
Total Foreign-born Population:	545	4.75%

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 $45,599, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,597 (34.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,536. Family households earn a median of $68,870 versus $24,130 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,740). By gender, male median income is $54,238 and female is $40,570, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,668 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 38.3%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 9.6%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.5%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$34,002	$35,190	$37,194	$39,282	$38,057	$36,867	$40,079	$37,268	$39,063	$40,347	$44,014	$43,822	$45,599
Median Family Income	$41,033	$40,306	$42,010	$43,680	$47,708	$42,582	$46,278	$47,143	$61,162	$58,750	$54,808	$58,596	$68,870
Median NonFamily Income	$21,034	$20,141	$20,776	$21,222	$19,688	$19,875	$18,367	$19,230	$20,212	$21,058	$22,819	$25,841	$24,130
Median Male Income	$38,970	$41,841	$45,197	$54,861	$45,769	$41,949	$42,063	$42,322	$42,404	$43,054	$42,778	$47,436	$54,238
Median Female Income	$26,667	$26,469	$25,110	$26,595	$26,899	$35,000	$36,707	$36,683	$39,469	$38,857	$35,057	$38,389	$40,570

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,287	34.61%
Unemployed:	350	3.69%
Not In Labor Force:	5,860	61.70%
Total:	9,497	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,134	34.50%
Service:	552	16.79%
Sales and Office:	640	19.47%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	426	12.96%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	535	16.28%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,287	100%

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 $122,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $51,300 (71.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,900. The median gross rent is $952, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $318 (50.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $270. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.69% (33.97% with a mortgage, 66.03% free-and-clear) and renters 28.31% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.94%, which is much 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$71,300	$72,100	$73,500	$74,200	$80,500	$76,900	$75,800	$81,000	$81,700	$80,900	$86,800	$111,300	$122,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	154	14.84%
$500 to $999:	454	43.74%
$1,000 to $1,499:	276	26.59%
$1,500 to $1,999:	28	2.70%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	6	0.58%
$3,000 or more:	19	1.83%
No Rent:	101	9.73%
Total:	1,038	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$634	$657	$663	$661	$654	$712	$715	$719	$682	$781	$826	$937	$952

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	893	24.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,736	47.34%
Renter Occupied:	1,038	28.31%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,667	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,667	73.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,352	26.94%
Total Housing Units:	5,019	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	3,791	75.53%
Multi-Family Units:	434	8.65%
Other Units:	794	15.82%
Total Housing Units:	5,019	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 11.20% 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 77.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 22.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 45.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 45.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 16.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.60 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (59.50%). College enrollment is 12.52%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	716	8.56%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,168	13.96%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,371	40.30%
Some college, no degree:	1,695	20.27%
Associate's degree:	481	5.75%
Bachelor's degree:	616	7.36%
Graduate or professional degree:	317	3.79%
Total:	8,364	100%
High school or higher:	6,480	77.47%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	933	11.15%

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:	4,288	40.14%
Public Insurance:	4,283	40.09%
No Insurance:	2,112	19.77%
Total:	10,683	100%
Has Health Insurance:	8,571	80.23%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	16.4%	15.7%	15.7%	15.4%	16.0%	16.4%	17.4%	14.2%	14.0%	14.5%	16.1%	17.9%	16.6%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	43	1.94%
Kindergarten:	76	3.42%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,321	59.50%
High school (grades 9-12):	502	22.61%
College or graduate school:	278	12.52%
Total:	2,220	100%
Early Childhood:	119	5.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,899	85.54%

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

City:	Woodville, Texas
Names to Avoid:	Dies, Emilee, Pedigo, Town Bluff
County:	Tyler County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:19:55 PM
Population:	10,354 [See All]
Area Code:	409
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	30.7454, -94.3753
Land Area:	306.731 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/75979/zip-code-75979.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,092Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	260Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,754Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,842Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	202Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	166Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$20,662,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$80,686,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,120Source: CBP

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:	306.731 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	4.869 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	36Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	7125.83 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4880212Source: Census
Place Name:	Woodville town; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 75979 in Woodville, TX

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

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

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 (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 75979

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 75979

Sources & References