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Rusk County, TX

6 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Rusk County, Texas.

Population

52,842

Land area

924sq mi

People per sq mi

57

ZIP codes

13

Cities and towns in Rusk County

Full map

Rusk County at a glance

  • Rusk County is 51% less dense than Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $68,658 a year, 13% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,300 (40% below Texas) and median rent is $1,015 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Henderson (13,385), Lake Cherokee (3,093) and Overton (2,444).

Local data for Rusk County, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rusk County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,658

Poverty rate

14.4%

Median home value

$171,300

Prices +2.4% in a year

Median rent

$1,015/mo

Homeownership

78.8%

Bachelor's or higher

17.5%

Median age

39.1

Average commute

26.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,180), Irish Americans (4,642), German Americans (3,663).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,852

13,308 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,268

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$310M

FY 2026, $5,937 per person

PPP loans

$61M

1,031 loans, 6,628 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$113K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Rusk County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.9%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home5.1%

Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rusk County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

760

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

57

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 36°F

50.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rusk County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

16.1%

U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.9%

U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Rusk County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Rusk County, TX?
Henderson is the largest city or town in Rusk County, with about 13,385 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Rusk County?
Rusk County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75641, 75652, 75654, 75658, 75667.
What is the population of Rusk County, TX?
About 52,842 people live in Rusk County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Rusk County?
Rusk County borders Smith County, Gregg County, Harrison County, Nacogdoches County, Cherokee County, Shelby County, Panola County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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