City

Forreston, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Ellis County  ·  Texas

👥661Population
💰$128,021Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$174,100Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59%Hispanic: 39.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White59.0%
Hispanic39.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
18–24
18%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate222 (46.6%)
Some College139 (29.2%)
Associates28 (5.9%)
Bachelors20 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree67 (14.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.6%Some College: 29.2%Associates: 5.9%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
HS Grad46.6%
Some College29.2%
Associates5.9%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
52%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,021 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$174,100 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units239

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
39%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Forreston, TX

Forreston is a city in Texas, located in Ellis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 661 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Forreston is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,021 is significantly above the national average. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Forreston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forreston is less-educated. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (59%).

Forreston, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Forreston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76041 661 $128,021 $174,100 1.8% 18.3% 100.0%