City

Forestburg, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Montague County  ·  Texas

👥1,201Population
💰$65,000Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$200,400Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.5%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic7.2%
Black0.6%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.4%)
HS Graduate188 (22.7%)
Some College150 (18.1%)
Associates221 (26.7%)
Bachelors66 (8%)
Graduate Degree192 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 26.7%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad22.7%
Some College18.1%
Associates26.7%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,000 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$200,400 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units601
Vacant Units117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Forestburg, TX

Forestburg is a city in Texas, located in Montague County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,201 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Forestburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,000 is near the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Forestburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forestburg is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forestburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76239 1,201 $65,000 $200,400 $839 2.0% 31.1% 73.4%