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Preston, TX
Census-designated place in Grayson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75076.
Population
1,747
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
347
ZIP codes
1
Preston and its ZIP codes
Preston at a glance
- Preston is about 3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,069, 17% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,000 (35% below Texas) and median rent is $1,289 a month.
Local data for Preston, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Preston, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,069
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$1,289/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
55.2
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (216), Italian Americans (90), German Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Preston.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,725
52,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$955M
FY 2026, $7,046 per person
How people get to work
Preston, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Preston, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,010
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
281
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Preston, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Preston
1 in or overlapping Preston. Population shown
Cities near Preston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McBride, OKCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Cartwright, OKCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.4 |
| PottsboroTown | 6.5 mi | 3.2 |
| New Woodville, OKTown | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Platter, OKCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Sand Point, OKCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Colbert, OKTown | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| DenisonCity | 8.5 mi | 29 |
| Sherwood ShoresCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Kingston, OKTown | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Mead, OKTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| KnollwoodCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Cumberland, OKCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Calera, OKTown | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| Little City, OKCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Achille, OKTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Preston, TX in?
- Preston is in Grayson County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Preston, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Preston include 75076.
- What is the population of Preston, TX?
- About 1,747 people live in Preston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Preston?
- Nearby places include McBride, OK (4.3 mi), Cartwright, OK (5.5 mi), Pottsboro (6.5 mi), New Woodville, OK (6.7 mi), Platter, OK (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023