County

Ellis County, TX

16 ZIP codes  ·  13 cities  ·  Texas

👥216,130Population
💰$95,090Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$301,670Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.2%Hispanic: 28.4%Black: 15.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White52.2%
Hispanic28.4%
Black15.2%
Asian0.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma3,611 (2.9%)
HS Graduate33,712 (26.7%)
Some College17,754 (14%)
Associates21,498 (17%)
Bachelors11,908 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree38,015 (30.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 14%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 30.1%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College14.0%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate30.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,090 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$301,669 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,516/mo
Total Housing Units76,551
Vacant Units3,811

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
64%
About Ellis County, TX

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 Codes in Ellis County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%