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Lufkin, TX
City in Angelina County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75901, 75903, 75904.
Population
34,251
Land area
34.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,001
ZIP codes
3
Lufkin and its ZIP codes
Lufkin at a glance
- Lufkin is about 8.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 110th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $57,048, 27% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,600 (37% below Texas) and median rent is $1,079 a month.
Local data for Lufkin, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools25
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks19
- Post Offices3
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores23
- Restaurants183
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies9
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places35
Housing and community stats
Lufkin, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,048
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$1,079/mo
Homeownership
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,954), Irish Americans (2,464), German Americans (2,323).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Angelina County. PPP loans are for Lufkin.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,427
35,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $6,338 per person
How people get to work
Lufkin, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lufkin, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
607
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
310
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone35 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lufkin, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
ZIP codes in Lufkin
3 in or overlapping Lufkin. Population shown
Cities near Lufkin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HudsonCity | 2.7 mi | 5.1 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4.1 |
| BurkeCity | 6.6 mi | 2.8 |
| HuntingtonCity | 9.7 mi | 2.7 |
| DibollCity | 9.8 mi | 5 |
| WellsTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| NacogdochesCity | 21 mi | 27.6 |
| ZavallaCity | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| CorriganTown | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| RedfieldCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| ChirenoCity | 26 mi | 1.9 |
| KennardCity | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| BroaddusTown | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| ApplebyCity | 28 mi | 2.2 |
| ChesterTown | 29 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lufkin, TX in?
- Lufkin is in Angelina County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Lufkin, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lufkin include 75901, 75903, 75904.
- What is the population of Lufkin, TX?
- About 34,251 people live in Lufkin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lufkin?
- Nearby places include Hudson (2.7 mi), Redland (5.7 mi), Burke (6.6 mi), Huntington (9.7 mi), Diboll (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023