City

Fort Davis, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Jeff Davis County  ·  Texas

👥1,616Population
💰$39,375Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂58.1Median Age
🏠$251,300Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.1%Hispanic: 27.4%Black: 0.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White70.1%
Hispanic27.4%
Black0.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
9%
45–64
34%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty32.4% ▲ 224% above avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma50 (4.3%)
HS Graduate146 (12.7%)
Some College65 (5.7%)
Associates428 (37.2%)
Bachelors93 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree368 (32%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 12.7%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 37.2%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad12.7%
Some College5.7%
Associates37.2%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,375 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$251,300 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,314/mo
Total Housing Units1,357
Vacant Units581

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
57%
About Fort Davis, TX

Fort Davis is a city in Texas, located in Jeff Davis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,616 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.1 years.

Economically, Fort Davis is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,375 is below the national average. Approximately 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Fort Davis is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,314 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Davis is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Davis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79734 1,616 $39,375 $251,300 $1,314 0.0% 40.1% 88.9%