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Jasper County, TX
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Jasper County, Texas.
Population
32,727
Land area
939sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Jasper County
Jasper County at a glance
- Jasper County is 70% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,723 a year, 28% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,400 (52% below Texas) and median rent is $848 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Jasper (7,299), Buna (2,249) and Kirbyville (2,032).
Local data for Jasper County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools14
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks10
- Post Offices6
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants82
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Jasper County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,723
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$136,400
Prices +10.4% in a year
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,799), Irish Americans (1,680), German Americans (1,302).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,849
9,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,870
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $7,536 per person
PPP loans
$39.31M
668 loans, 5,167 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$179K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jasper County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jasper County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
345
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
285
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
59.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jasper County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jasper County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jasper County, TX?
- Jasper is the largest city or town in Jasper County, with about 7,299 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jasper County?
- Jasper County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75931, 75951, 75956, 77612, 77615.
- What is the population of Jasper County, TX?
- About 32,727 people live in Jasper County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jasper County?
- Jasper County borders Angelina County, Orange County, Hardin County, Tyler County, Newton County, Sabine County, San Augustine County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023