City

Fentress, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  Texas

👥353Population
💰$72,941Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$172,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 32.6% Female 67.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.2%Hispanic: 53.8%Other: 2%Race
White44.2%
Hispanic53.8%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
2%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma8 (3.1%)
HS Graduate62 (24%)
Some College57 (22.1%)
Associates24 (9.3%)
Bachelors11 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree96 (37.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 37.2%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College22.1%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate37.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,941 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$172,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,382/mo
Total Housing Units161
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
69%
About Fentress, TX

Fentress is a city in Texas, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 353 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Fentress is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,941 is near the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Fentress is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,382 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fentress is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (53.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fentress
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78622 353 $72,941 $172,900 $1,382 0.0% 41.5% 71.4%