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Neches, TX
Census-designated place in Anderson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75779.
Population
352
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
348
ZIP codes
1
Neches and its ZIP codes
Neches at a glance
- Neches is about 3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Neches, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Neches.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,155
20,563 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,581
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$355M
FY 2026, $6,137 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Neches, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
577
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Neches, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Neches
1 in or overlapping Neches. Population shown
Cities near Neches
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalestineCity | 12 mi | 19.5 |
| CuneyTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| FrankstonTown | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 15 mi | 15.1 |
| BerryvilleTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| PoynorTown | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| ElkhartTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| ShadybrookCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| Coffee CityTown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| RuskCity | 21 mi | 7.2 |
| GallatinCity | 21 mi | 4.6 |
| Emerald BayCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Sunrise ShoresCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| BullardTown | 22 mi | 4.2 |
| Moore StationCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| New SummerfieldCity | 24 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Neches, TX in?
- Neches is in Anderson County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Neches, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Neches include 75779.
- What is the population of Neches, TX?
- About 352 people live in Neches, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Neches?
- Nearby places include Palestine (12 mi), Cuney (13 mi), Frankston (13 mi), Jacksonville (15 mi), Berryville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023