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Tyler, TX
City in Smith County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75701, 75702, 75703, 75709, 75711.
Population
109,215
Land area
57.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,890
ZIP codes
5
Tyler and its ZIP codes
Tyler at a glance
- Tyler is about 16 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 39th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $67,486, 14% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,300 (17% below Texas) and median rent is $1,252 a month.
Local data for Tyler, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms4
- Nursing Homes12
- Schools47
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks61
- Post Offices6
- Parks47
- Grocery Stores55
- Restaurants515
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies14
- Hospice Care10
- Dialysis Centers6
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers11
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools10
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places24
Housing and community stats
Tyler, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,486
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$1,252/mo
Homeownership
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (22,860), German Americans (8,482), Irish Americans (6,997).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smith County. PPP loans are for Tyler.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,676
115,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.56B
FY 2026, $6,687 per person
PPP loans
$191M
2,293 loans, 22,921 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tyler, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tyler, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,064
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
458
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tyler, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Tyler
5 in or overlapping Tyler. Population shown
Cities near Tyler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitehouseCity | 8.6 mi | 5.5 |
| NoondayCity | 8.7 mi | 2.1 |
| New Chapel HillCity | 8.7 mi | 2.4 |
| ChandlerCity | 10 mi | 6.1 |
| LindaleCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| BullardTown | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| WinonaTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| HideawayCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Emerald BayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Sunrise ShoresCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Coffee CityTown | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| ArpCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| TroupCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| ShadybrookCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| EdomCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| BrownsboroCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tyler, TX in?
- Tyler is in Smith County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Tyler, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tyler include 75701, 75702, 75703, 75709, 75711.
- What is the population of Tyler, TX?
- About 109,215 people live in Tyler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tyler?
- Nearby places include Whitehouse (8.6 mi), Noonday (8.7 mi), New Chapel Hill (8.7 mi), Chandler (10 mi), Lindale (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023