City

Fort Stockton, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Pecos County  ·  Texas

👥12,962Population
💰$69,902Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$151,600Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.1% Female 41.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.1%Hispanic: 75.8%Black: 4%Asian: 2.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White17.1%
Hispanic75.8%
Black4.0%
Asian2.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma236 (3.2%)
HS Graduate2,857 (38.8%)
Some College1,731 (23.5%)
Associates997 (13.5%)
Bachelors438 (6%)
Graduate Degree1,101 (15%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 23.5%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College23.5%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,902 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$151,600 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$978/mo
Total Housing Units4,959
Vacant Units607

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Fort Stockton, TX

Fort Stockton is a city in Texas, located in Pecos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,962 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Fort Stockton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,902 is near the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Stockton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $978 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Stockton is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (75.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Stockton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79735 12,962 $69,902 $151,600 $978 1.3% 20.9% 70.8%