City

Italy, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Ellis County  ·  Texas

👥4,071Population
💰$69,191Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$213,900Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64%Hispanic: 18.6%Black: 13.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White64.0%
Hispanic18.6%
Black13.5%
Asian0.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
29%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.2%)
HS Graduate627 (29.1%)
Some College366 (17%)
Associates322 (14.9%)
Bachelors333 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree480 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 17%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College17.0%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,191 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$213,900 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,152/mo
Total Housing Units1,539
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Italy, TX

Italy is a city in Texas, located in Ellis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,071 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Italy is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,191 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Italy is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,152 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Italy is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Italy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76651 4,071 $69,191 $213,900 $1,152 2.9% 37.7% 71.4%