City

Ferris, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Ellis County  ·  Texas

👥7,154Population
💰$73,929Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$198,000Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓21.8%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.5%Hispanic: 56.9%Black: 9.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White31.5%
Hispanic56.9%
Black9.6%
Asian0.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.20
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads21.8% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma244 (7.5%)
HS Graduate871 (26.7%)
Some College754 (23.1%)
Associates684 (20.9%)
Bachelors159 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree553 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 7.5%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 23.1%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS7.5%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College23.1%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,929 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$198,000 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,089/mo
Total Housing Units2,341
Vacant Units107

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Ferris, TX

Ferris is a city in Texas, located in Ellis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,154 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Ferris is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,929 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ferris is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,089 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ferris is less-educated. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (56.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ferris
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75125 7,154 $73,929 $198,000 $1,089 2.9% 21.8% 80.4%