Upshur County GIS Maps
Upshur County, Texas, has 40,892 residents across 28,554 parcels and covers 583 square miles. The population grew 4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Upshur County is 48459.
Gladewater is the county's largest population center. Upshur County also includes 4 zip codes, 9 public school districts and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Upshur County Trends
- Population
- 40,892▴
- Median Home Value
- $171,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 11,297▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Upshur County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Upshur County Parcels
Upshur County has 28,554 mapped parcels covering 367,746 acres. The median assessed value is $148,090. The median lot size is 2.01 acres. 7,091 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 19,841 distinct owner names. About 4% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Texas. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Upshur County Parcel viewer here.
Upshur County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 28,556 | 100% |
| Owner name | 28,475 | 99.7% |
| Owner mailing address | 28,556 | 100% |
| Site address | 28,556 | 100% |
| Land use code | 28,475 | 99.7% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 28,556 | 100% |
| Land value | 28,556 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 28,556 | 100% |
| Acreage | 28,556 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 28,554 | 99.9% |
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Field coverage measured across all Upshur County parcel records.
Upshur County Population
Upshur County had 40,892 residents in 2020. That was 4% higher than in 2010. Upshur County added 5,601 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 70 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Gilmer, Gilmer and Big Sandy.
Population Trend in Upshur County TX
Upshur County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Upshur County Zip Codes
Upshur County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Gilmer (75644), Gilmer (75645) and Big Sandy (75755). Gilmer is the largest zip by population, with about 11,720 residents or 29% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 68% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Upshur County TX
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75644 | Gilmer | 11,720 | ▴ 2.4% |
| 75645 | Gilmer | 10,724 | ▴ 9.7% |
| 75755 | Big Sandy | 5,250 | ▾ -8.2% |
| 75683 | Ore City | 3,773 | ▾ -3.6% |
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Upshur County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Upshur County Demographics
Upshur County has a median age of 40.3, which makes the county a little older than Texas overall. About 24% of residents are under 18, while 18.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.1%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Upshur County TX
Median Age
40.3
Under 18
24%
Age 65+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
Upshur County School Districts
Upshur County is served by 9 public school districts with 11,297 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Gilmer Independent, Pittsburg Independent and Gladewater Independent. Those three districts account for about 60% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Upshur County TX
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer Independent School District | 2,946 | 26.1% | ▴ 0.8% |
| Pittsburg Independent School District | 2,245 | 19.9% | ▾ -1.8% |
| Gladewater Independent School District | 1,636 | 14.5% | ▾ -4.2% |
| New Diana Independent School District | 1,136 | 10.1% | ▾ -2.4% |
| Harmony Independent School District | 895 | 7.9% | ▾ -8.8% |
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Upshur County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Upshur County Housing & Real Estate
Upshur County has a median home value of $171,200 and a median gross rent of $1,015. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Texas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $293,575 and homes spent about 74 days on the market.
Upshur County Housing Mix
Upshur County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Upshur County Housing Trends
Upshur County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Upshur County, TX
Upshur County has 1,334 business listings across 357 categories. The largest categories in Upshur County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (76, 5.7%), Baptist Church (46, 3.4%), and Gas Stations (37, 2.8%). The full Upshur County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Upshur County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Upshur County, TX
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 76 | 5.7% |
| Baptist Church | 46 | 3.4% |
| Gas Stations | 37 | 2.8% |
| Real Estate Agents | 26 | 1.9% |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 22 | 1.6% |
| Discount Store | 20 | 1.5% |
| Religious Organization | 16 | 1.2% |
| Rv Park | 16 | 1.2% |
| Farm | 16 | 1.2% |
Upshur County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Azleway Substance Abuse Program | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Big Sandy |
| Beyond The Meadow Homes | Accommodation | Gilmer |
| Derek Moore CPA | Accountant | Gilmer |
| A'coma Signs | Advertising Agency | Gilmer |
| Seahorn Fertilizer | Agricultural Service | Gilmer |
| 4 Rivers Ranch Equipment | Agriculture | Gilmer |
| Gilmer-Upshur County Airport | Airport | Gilmer |
| A&T's Country Kitchen & Catering | American Restaurants | Gilmer |
| Thomas Falls Zip-line & Outdoor Adventures | Amusement Park | Diana |
| Safe Haven Equine Rescue | Animal Rescue Service | Gilmer |
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Upshur County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Upshur County Basemaps
Upshur County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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