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Gladewater, TX
City in Upshur County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75647.
Population
6,227
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
538
ZIP codes
1
Gladewater and its ZIP codes
Gladewater at a glance
- Gladewater is about 4.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,810 a year, 25% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,000 (39% below Texas) and median rent is $1,060 a month.
Local data for Gladewater, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gladewater, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,810
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$1,060/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (820), German Americans (546), Mexican Americans (398).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Upshur County. PPP loans are for Gladewater.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,613
7,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,154
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$276M
FY 2026, $6,740 per person
PPP loans
$23.29M
274 loans, 2,327 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gladewater, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gladewater, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
526
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 36°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gladewater, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Gladewater
1 in or overlapping Gladewater. Population shown
Cities near Gladewater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Warren CityCity | 2.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Union GroveCity | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Clarksville CityCity | 3.4 mi | 6.4 |
| White OakCity | 5.2 mi | 9.1 |
| East MountainCity | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| Liberty CityCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Big SandyTown | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| KilgoreCity | 11 mi | 18.6 |
| LongviewCity | 11 mi | 56.2 |
| GilmerCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| WinonaTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| HawkinsCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| LakeportCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Holly Lake RanchCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.7 |
| OvertonCity | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| New LondonCity | 20 mi | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gladewater, TX in?
- Gladewater is in Upshur County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Gladewater, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gladewater include 75647.
- What is the population of Gladewater, TX?
- About 6,227 people live in Gladewater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gladewater?
- Nearby places include Warren City (2.4 mi), Union Grove (2.9 mi), Clarksville City (3.4 mi), White Oak (5.2 mi), East Mountain (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023