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Anderson County, TX
4 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Anderson County, Texas.
Population
58,439
Land area
1,063sq mi
People per sq mi
55
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Anderson County
Anderson County at a glance
- Anderson County is 52% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,068 a year, 21% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,300 (35% below Texas) and median rent is $1,041 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Palestine (19,136), Elkhart (1,701) and Frankston (1,088).
Local data for Anderson County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools26
- Libraries2
- Banks12
- Post Offices7
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants123
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies5
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places14
Housing and community stats
Anderson County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,068
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$185,300
Prices +1.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,041/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,682), German Americans (5,787), Irish Americans (5,481).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,155
20,563 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,581
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$355M
FY 2026, $6,137 per person
PPP loans
$54.75M
1,065 loans, 7,125 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$143K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Anderson County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
577
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 38°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anderson County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.1%
U.S. 11.1% +8.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Anderson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Anderson County, TX?
- Palestine is the largest city or town in Anderson County, with about 19,136 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Anderson County?
- Anderson County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75763, 75779, 75801, 75803, 75839.
- What is the population of Anderson County, TX?
- About 58,439 people live in Anderson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Anderson County?
- Anderson County borders Henderson County, Cherokee County, Houston County, Freestone County, Leon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023