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Texarkana, TX
City in Bowie County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75501, 75503.
Population
35,992
Land area
32sq mi
People per sq mi
1,125
ZIP codes
2
Texarkana and its ZIP codes
Texarkana at a glance
- Texarkana is about 9.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 101st among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $50,573, 36% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,500 (40% below Texas) and median rent is $1,010 a month.
Local data for Texarkana, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes8
- Schools19
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks19
- Post Offices1
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants213
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Texarkana, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,573
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$171,500
Median rent
$1,010/mo
Homeownership
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,955), German Americans (2,455), Irish Americans (2,230).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bowie County. PPP loans are for Texarkana.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,927
42,360 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,921
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$844M
FY 2026, $9,086 per person
How people get to work
Texarkana, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Texarkana, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
762
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Texarkana, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Texarkana
2 in or overlapping Texarkana. Population shown
Cities near Texarkana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wake VillageCity | 2.9 mi | 3 |
| NashCity | 3.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Texarkana, ARCity | 5.1 mi | 42 |
| Red LickCity | 6.1 mi | 1.8 |
| LearyCity | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Ogden, ARCity | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| HooksCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| RedwaterCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| Genoa, ARCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| DominoTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Ashdown, ARCity | 16 mi | 7.1 |
| Fouke, ARCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| MaudCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Yarborough Landing, ARCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| Fulton, ARTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| New BostonCity | 20 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Texarkana, TX in?
- Texarkana is in Bowie County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Texarkana, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Texarkana include 75501, 75503.
- What is the population of Texarkana, TX?
- About 35,992 people live in Texarkana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Texarkana?
- Nearby places include Wake Village (2.9 mi), Nash (3.3 mi), Texarkana, AR (5.1 mi), Red Lick (6.1 mi), Leary (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023