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Van Zandt County, TX
10 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Van Zandt County, Texas.
Population
62,649
Land area
843sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Van Zandt County
Van Zandt County at a glance
- Van Zandt County is 36% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,475 a year, 11% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,100 (22% below Texas) and median rent is $1,066 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Canton (4,545), Wills Point (3,921) and Grand Saline (3,203).
Local data for Van Zandt County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Van Zandt County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,475
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$222,100
Prices +4.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,066/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
36.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,686), Irish Americans (5,561), German Americans (5,469).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,144
12,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$398M
FY 2026, $6,684 per person
PPP loans
$75.79M
1,391 loans, 9,678 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$196K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Van Zandt County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 36.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Van Zandt County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
495
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Van Zandt County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Van Zandt County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Van Zandt County, TX?
- Canton is the largest city or town in Van Zandt County, with about 4,545 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Van Zandt County?
- Van Zandt County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75103, 75117, 75127, 75140, 75147.
- What is the population of Van Zandt County, TX?
- About 62,649 people live in Van Zandt County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Van Zandt County?
- Van Zandt County borders Smith County, Kaufman County, Hunt County, Henderson County, Wood County, Rains County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023