Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 521 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,939 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 3,721 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 4,200 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,331 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,099 (25.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,950 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $229,981 ▼ 18% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,107/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,313 |
| Vacant Units | 1,442 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |