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Milam, TX
Census-designated place in Sabine County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75959.
Population
1,258
Land area
33.1sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
1
Milam and its ZIP codes
Milam at a glance
- Milam is 67% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,781 a year, 35% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,300 (27% below Texas).
Local data for Milam, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milam, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,781
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$206,300
Homeownership
90.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
63.3
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (210), Irish Americans (85), French Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sabine County. PPP loans are for Milam.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,855
2,442 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.85M
FY 2026, $10,092 per person
PPP loans
$184K
13 loans, 36 jobs reported
How people get to work
Milam, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home30.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milam, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milam, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Milam
1 in or overlapping Milam. Population shown
Cities near Milam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HemphillCity | 8.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Zwolle, LATown | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| Noble, LAVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| PinelandCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| Florien, LAVillage | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| San AugustineCity | 20 mi | 4.7 |
| Fisher, LAVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Many, LATown | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| Converse, LAVillage | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| HuxleyCity | 23 mi | 2 |
| South Toledo BendCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| Belmont, LACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10 |
| Fort Jesup, LACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.3 |
| Hornbeck, LATown | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| BrowndellCity | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| ShelbyvilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milam, TX in?
- Milam is in Sabine County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Milam, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Milam include 75959.
- What is the population of Milam, TX?
- About 1,258 people live in Milam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milam?
- Nearby places include Hemphill (8.4 mi), Zwolle, LA (15 mi), Noble, LA (18 mi), Pineland (18 mi), Florien, LA (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023