Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 13.4% ▲ 34% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.4% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 175 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,465 (30.8%) |
| Some College | 1,920 (17.1%) |
| Associates | 1,936 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 946 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,815 (25%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,501 ▼ 31% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,490 ▼ 55% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $833/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 9,891 |
| Vacant Units | 2,406 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Eastland County is located in Texas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,617 residents. With a median age of 43.46, it is a middle-aged county.
Eastland County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Eastland County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $124,490 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $832. Homeownership rates are high at 72.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Eastland County are primarily White (78.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Eastland County, TX is a working-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76435 | Carbon | 732 | $70,417 | $129,500 | $1,528 | 0.8% | 32.6% |
| 76437 | Cisco | 5,895 | $60,118 | $119,200 | $951 | 7.5% | 38.6% |
| 76448 | Eastland | 4,920 | $56,957 | $186,900 | $803 | 3.7% | 36.2% |
| 76454 | Gorman | 1,396 | $38,026 | $82,700 | $490 | 6.9% | 23.9% |
| 76470 | Ranger | 3,161 | $38,523 | $64,000 | $735 | 3.0% | 22.0% |
| 76471 | Rising Star | 1,530 | $42,333 | $122,400 | $656 | 3.9% | 29.6% |