County

Stephens County, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Texas

👥8,783Population
💰$52,744Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$102,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.2%Hispanic: 26.8%Black: 3.4%Asian: 1%Other: 2%Race
White67.2%
Hispanic26.8%
Black3.4%
Asian1.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma179 (3.4%)
HS Graduate1,559 (29.6%)
Some College1,043 (19.8%)
Associates846 (16.1%)
Bachelors568 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,074 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College19.8%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,744 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$102,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$801/mo
Total Housing Units4,324
Vacant Units992

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
56%
About Stephens County, TX

Stephens County is located in Texas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,783 residents. With a median age of 40.8, it is a middle-aged county.

Stephens County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,744 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Stephens County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $102,200 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $801. Homeownership rates are high at 77.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Stephens County are majority White (67.21%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Stephens County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 2 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 Stephens County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
76424 Breckenridge 8,626 $53,659 $102,200 $801 6.1% 31.0%
76429 Caddo 157 $2,499 — — 0.0% 36.7%

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