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Melissa, TX
City in Collin County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75454.
Population
20,136
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,757
ZIP codes
1
Melissa and its ZIP codes
Melissa at a glance
- Melissa is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 161st among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $138,763, 77% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $454,000 (60% above Texas) and median rent is $2,532 a month.
Local data for Melissa, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Melissa, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$138,763
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$454,000
Median rent
$2,532/mo
Homeownership
88.7%
Bachelor's or higher
52.6%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
33.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,797), German Americans (2,066), Mexican Americans (1,830).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Collin County. PPP loans are for Melissa.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,910
562,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$89,488
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.3B
FY 2026, $5,882 per person
How people get to work
Melissa, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.3%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home29.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Melissa, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,267
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,451
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melissa, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Melissa
1 in or overlapping Melissa. Population shown
Cities near Melissa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnnaCity | 4 mi | 17.9 |
| New HopeTown | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| PrincetonCity | 6.8 mi | 14.1 |
| WestonCity | 7 mi | 4.5 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4 |
| Lowry CrossingCity | 7.8 mi | 2.6 |
| McKinneyCity | 8.1 mi | 68.4 |
| Van AlstyneCity | 9.9 mi | 5.6 |
| FairviewTown | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| LucasCity | 13 mi | 15.6 |
| AllenCity | 14 mi | 26.4 |
| FarmersvilleCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Blue RidgeCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| CelinaCity | 14 mi | 48.3 |
| Seis LagosCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ProsperTown | 15 mi | 25.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melissa, TX in?
- Melissa is in Collin County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Melissa, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Melissa include 75454.
- What is the population of Melissa, TX?
- About 20,136 people live in Melissa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melissa?
- Nearby places include Anna (4 mi), New Hope (5.2 mi), Princeton (6.8 mi), Weston (7 mi), Westminster (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023