Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,611 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 33,712 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 17,754 (14%) |
| Associates | 21,498 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 11,908 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 38,015 (30.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,090 ▲ 25% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $301,669 ▲ 8% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,516/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 76,551 |
| Vacant Units | 3,811 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ellis County is located in Texas and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 216,130 residents. With a median age of 36.17, it is a relatively young county.
Ellis County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $95,089 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Ellis County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $301,669 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,516. Homeownership rates are high at 77.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Ellis County are majority White (52.23%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Ellis County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas. The 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76623 | Avalon | 102 | $50,536 | $113,800 | — | 0.0% | 12.9% |
| 75101 | Bardwell | 786 | $56,797 | $108,300 | $1,269 | 11.4% | 23.1% |
| 75119 | Ennis | 30,809 | $76,983 | $238,400 | $1,230 | 3.1% | 34.1% |
| 75125 | Ferris | 7,154 | $73,929 | $198,000 | $1,089 | 2.9% | 21.8% |
| 76041 | Forreston | 661 | $128,021 | $174,100 | — | 1.8% | 18.3% |
| 76651 | Italy | 4,071 | $69,191 | $213,900 | $1,152 | 2.9% | 37.7% |
| 76064 | Maypearl | 2,803 | $70,326 | $317,400 | $1,398 | 5.4% | 40.9% |
| 76065 | Midlothian | 44,614 | $123,664 | $378,600 | $1,873 | 3.3% | 44.6% |
| 76670 | Milford | 1,921 | $59,620 | $194,000 | $953 | 9.6% | 17.5% |
| 75152 | Palmer | 5,563 | $96,071 | $240,900 | $1,663 | 5.4% | 27.8% |
| 75154 | Red Oak | 50,178 | $96,150 | $296,000 | $1,446 | 5.6% | 42.3% |
| 75155 | Rice | 3,034 | $67,788 | $113,400 | $1,015 | 0.6% | 23.9% |
| 75165 | Waxahachie | 51,203 | $84,780 | $308,100 | $1,473 | 3.1% | 39.4% |
| 75167 | Waxahachie | 13,231 | $113,409 | $369,600 | $1,934 | 5.3% | 43.0% |