ZIP Code 75939 -- Barnum, TX

Polk | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.

Quick Overview

Population
4,725
Unknown
Median Income
$46,014
Home Value
$177,600
Median Rent
$665
Median Age
41.70
Diversity Index
73.70
Very High
Cost of Living
60.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
22.3%

About ZIP Code 75939

ZIP code 75939 in Barnum, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 4,725. The median household income is $46,014, which is This is 39% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $177,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 60.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.70 years. Approximately 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Polk, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
4,725
Median Age
41.70
Male Population
2,337
49.5%
Female Population
2,388
50.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
73.70 Very High
White
50.9%
Black or African American
16.0%
Hispanic or Latino
26.8%
Asian
1.8%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
24.7%
Other Race
6.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$46,014
Mean Household Income
$66,935
Per Capita Income
$25,133
Below Poverty Line
15.5%

This is 39% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$177,600
Median Rent
$665
Total Housing Units
2,090
Occupied Units
1,692
Vacant Units
398
19.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1984
Owner Occupied
68.9%
Renter Occupied
31.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.9x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 68.9% Renter 31.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 77.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,296
Employment Rate
77.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
76.0%
Carpool
11.8%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
7.2%

Cost of Living Index

60.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 75939 is 39.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Polk

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
77351 Segno 37,143 $66,834
77360 Onalaska 6,223 $60,402
77335 Goodrich 2,468 $53,300
75960 Moscow 1,304 $64,300
77326 Ace 275 N/A
75934 Camden 105 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 75939

ZIP code 75939 (Barnum, TX) has a total population of 4,725 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 75939 is $46,014 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 39% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 75939 is primarily located in Barnum, Texas (TX). It falls within Polk County.

The median home value in ZIP code 75939 is $177,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $665.

The median age in ZIP code 75939 is 41.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 75939 has a cost of living index of 60.22 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 75939, 13.45% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.32% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 75939 is 22.34%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 7.24% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.