What county is Tatum, TX in?
Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau
Tatum, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (92.0%) live in the Rusk County part; the rest live in Panola County.
Which counties do Tatum residents live in?
| County | Share of residents | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Rusk County | 92.0% (1,406 people) | |
| Panola County | 8.0% (122 people) |
How is Tatum's land split between counties?
| County | Share of land area | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Rusk County | 66.0% | |
| Panola County | 34.0% |
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Tatum at a glance
What ZIP codes are in Tatum?
1 ZIP codes use the name Tatum or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.
| ZIP | Post office name | County (land share) |
|---|---|---|
| 75691 | Tatum | Rusk County 78%, Panola County 22% |
About Rusk County
County seat: Henderson. FIPS code 48401. Population 52,613. All Rusk County facts.
Towns near Tatum
- Lake Cherokee: 8.3 mi away, Rusk County
- Lakeport: 13 mi away, Gregg County
- Hallsville: 13 mi away, Harrison County
- Carthage: 16 mi away, Panola County
- Marshall: 18 mi away, Harrison County
- Henderson: 20 mi away, Rusk County
Tatum has about 1,528 people. It is an incorporated city or town.
Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.
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