Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.5% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 669 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,713 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 6,558 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 6,941 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 3,282 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,100 (19.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,041 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $196,424 ▼ 30% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,011/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 24,137 |
| Vacant Units | 2,770 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Van Zandt County is located in Texas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 58,407 residents. With a median age of 42.62, it is a middle-aged county.
Van Zandt County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,041 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Van Zandt County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $196,424 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,010. Homeownership rates are high at 80.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Van Zandt County are primarily White (80.65%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Van Zandt County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75754 | Ben Wheeler | 7,297 | $84,014 | $249,500 | $1,063 | 3.5% | 34.3% |
| 75103 | Canton | 16,222 | $69,271 | $228,100 | $1,069 | 2.7% | 28.5% |
| 75117 | Edgewood | 5,005 | $91,750 | $187,300 | $1,074 | 0.8% | 27.0% |
| 75127 | Fruitvale | 1,753 | $60,795 | $198,500 | $810 | 1.9% | 22.6% |
| 75140 | Grand Saline | 8,596 | $53,512 | $131,300 | $957 | 5.1% | 26.6% |
| 75790 | Van | 3,790 | $68,517 | $172,800 | $1,029 | 3.5% | 38.0% |
| 75169 | Wills Point | 15,744 | $67,879 | $183,100 | $953 | 6.6% | 25.6% |