County

Cooke County, TX

8 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Texas

👥38,797Population
💰$73,950Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$229,982Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.2%Hispanic: 21.9%Black: 4.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White70.2%
Hispanic21.9%
Black4.8%
Asian0.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma521 (2.2%)
HS Graduate6,939 (29.1%)
Some College3,721 (15.6%)
Associates4,200 (17.6%)
Bachelors2,331 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree6,099 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College15.6%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,950 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$229,981 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,107/mo
Total Housing Units16,313
Vacant Units1,442

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Cooke County, TX

Cooke County is located in Texas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 38,797 residents. With a median age of 40.5, it is a middle-aged county.

Cooke County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,950 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Cooke County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $229,981 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,106. Homeownership rates are high at 71.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cooke County are primarily White (70.23%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Cooke County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Cooke County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
76238 Era 504 $112,000 $1,292 0.0% 29.4%
76240 Gainesville 29,271 $67,056 $207,600 $1,105 5.3% 35.1%
76250 Lindsay 973 $101,250 $272,900 $1,176 0.7% 50.1%
76252 Muenster 2,836 $95,063 $283,500 $1,317 4.2% 40.7%
76253 Myra 236 $70,000 $99,800 0.0% 2.4%
76272 Valley View 4,947 $93,583 $329,500 $964 0.0% 33.2%