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Upshur County, TX
6 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Upshur County, Texas.
Population
42,567
Land area
583sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Upshur County
Upshur County at a glance
- Upshur County is 37% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,208, 16% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,800 (41% below Texas) and median rent is $995 a month.
- Its largest cities are Gladewater (6,227), Gilmer (5,025) and Big Sandy (1,289).
Local data for Upshur County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upshur County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,208
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$167,800
Prices +5.5% in a year
Median rent
$995/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,033), German Americans (4,534), Mexican Americans (3,811).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,613
7,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,154
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$276M
FY 2026, $6,740 per person
PPP loans
$22.4M
620 loans, 2,926 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$47.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Upshur County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upshur County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
526
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Upshur County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Upshur County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Upshur County, TX?
- Gladewater is the largest city or town in Upshur County, with about 6,227 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Upshur County?
- Upshur County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75644, 75645, 75683, 75755.
- What is the population of Upshur County, TX?
- About 42,567 people live in Upshur County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Upshur County?
- Upshur County borders Smith County, Gregg County, Harrison County, Wood County, Camp County, Morris County, Marion County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023