What county is Latexo, TX in?

Latexo is in Houston County, Texas.

What ZIP codes are in Latexo, TX?

ZIP codes in or overlapping Latexo include 75849.

What is the population of Latexo, TX?

About 246 people live in Latexo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What cities are near Latexo?

Nearby places include Crockett (4.4 mi), Grapeland (7.7 mi), Kennard (17 mi), Lovelady (17 mi), Elkhart (19 mi).

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Latexo, TX

City in Houston County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75849.

Population

246

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

251

ZIP codes

Latexo and its ZIP codes

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Latexo at a glance

Latexo is about 2.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.

Local data for Latexo, TX

Counts from official public data

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Latexo.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,857

7,667 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,177

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$162M

FY 2026, $7,356 per person

PPP loans

$54K

4 loans, 13 jobs reported

Houston County economy Federal spending PPP loans

Environment and hazard risk

Latexo, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

346

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 36°F

47.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Latexo, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.4%

U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.4%

U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts

ZIP codes in Latexo

1 in or overlapping Latexo. Population shown

7584962

Cities near Latexo

Name	Distance	Land area (sq mi)
CrockettCity	4.4 mi	8.9
GrapelandCity	7.7 mi	2.6
KennardCity	17 mi	1.3
LoveladyCity	17 mi	1.3
ElkhartTown	19 mi	1.5
OakwoodTown	26 mi	1.1
PalestineCity	27 mi	19.5
MidwayCity	30 mi	1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Latexo, TX in?: Latexo is in Houston County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Latexo, TX?: ZIP codes in or overlapping Latexo include 75849.
What is the population of Latexo, TX?: About 246 people live in Latexo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Latexo?: Nearby places include Crockett (4.4 mi), Grapeland (7.7 mi), Kennard (17 mi), Lovelady (17 mi), Elkhart (19 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023