City

Fritch, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hutchinson County  ·  Texas

👥4,957Population
💰$74,815Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$116,500Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.1%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 2.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White85.1%
Hispanic8.7%
Black2.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma131 (4%)
HS Graduate1,164 (35.8%)
Some College521 (16%)
Associates548 (16.9%)
Bachelors467 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree419 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,815 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$116,500 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,094/mo
Total Housing Units2,335
Vacant Units679

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Fritch, TX

Fritch is a city in Texas, located in Hutchinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,957 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Fritch is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,815 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fritch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,094 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fritch is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fritch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79036 4,957 $74,815 $116,500 $1,094 2.3% 27.3% 92.2%