City

Fairfield, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Freestone County  ·  Texas

👥6,993Population
💰$56,670Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$192,500Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.4%Hispanic: 14.7%Black: 12.7%Other: 3%Race
White69.4%
Hispanic14.7%
Black12.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,358 (32.6%)
Some College465 (11.1%)
Associates1,074 (25.7%)
Bachelors478 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree761 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 25.7%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College11.1%
Associates25.7%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,670 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$192,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$878/mo
Total Housing Units3,243
Vacant Units636

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Fairfield, TX

Fairfield is a city in Texas, located in Freestone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,993 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Fairfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,670 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $878 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfield is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.43%).

Fairfield, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Fairfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75840 6,993 $56,670 $192,500 $878 2.5% 29.7% 68.4%