ZIP Code 75701: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 36,344 Household income: $66,401 Rent: $1,336

Overview

Total population

36,344

Rent

$1,336

Year built

1964

Household income

$66,401

Per capita income

$30,769

Poverty rate

13.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.7 persons

Rent over 30% of income

43.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Texas

County

Smith County

City

Tyler

Total population

36,344

Adults over 25

22,682

Total households

12,339

Household size

2.7 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$66,401

Per capita income

$30,769

Poverty rate

13.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

43.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,336

Year built

1964

Households that rent

40%

Households that own

60%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

64.1%

Black

20%

Asian

1.9%

Two or more races

8.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

20.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

79.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

16,291 (92.1%)

Commute time to work

19 mins

Work from home

1,388 (7.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

36.2%

High school graduate or GED

21.8%

Some college or associate degree

11.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

30.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 75701 with: Smith County, TX Tyler, TX Texas United States

ZIP 75701

Total population36,344

Rent$1,336

Year built1964

Household income$66,401

Per capita income$30,769

Poverty rate13.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Smith County, TX

Total population241,740

Rent$1,238

Year built1986

Household income$74,192

Per capita income$35,679

Poverty rate11.6%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Tyler, TX

Total population109,215

Rent$1,252

Year built1978

Household income$67,486

Per capita income$34,724

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP75701	CountySmith, TX	CityTyler, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	36,344	241,740	109,215	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,336	$1,238	$1,252	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1964	1986	1978	1992	1980
Household income	$66,401	$74,192	$67,486	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$30,769	$35,679	$34,724	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	13.7%	11.6%	12.5%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	3.4%	4.1%	4%

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Summary for 75701

Rent & Income

In 75701, the typical monthly rent is $1,336 and the typical household income is $66,401. Rent here is higher than Tyler and similar to Texas, and household income is similar to Tyler and lower than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 13.7%, which is higher than the Tyler rate and similar to the Texas rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 40% of households. About 43.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 75701 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 75701 — Poverty

How ZIP 75701 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,336	149 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$66,401	263 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	13.7%	230 / 388	from lower poverty	1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 75701

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 149th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Across Texas, figures vary from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 75701 stands 263rd out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 230th out of 388 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 75701 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,336 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 75701

Annual Household Income: $66,401

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 75701

Estimated Rate: 13.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 75701

In ZIP Code 75701, households that rent: 4,936 (40%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,936	40%
Owner-Occupied	7,403	60%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 75701

In ZIP Code 75701, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,166 (43.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,166	43.9%
Other renter households	2,770	56.1%
Total renter households	4,936	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 75701

Less than High School: 8,200 people (36.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,951 people (21.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,608 people (11.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,923 people (30.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,682

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.