City

Melissa, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Collin County  ·  Texas

👥20,137Population
💰$135,556Median HH Income▲ 78% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$421,700Median Home Value▲ 51% above avg
🎓59.9%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.3%Hispanic: 15.8%Black: 15%Asian: 6%Other: 3.8%Race
White59.3%
Hispanic15.8%
Black15.0%
Asian6.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.31
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads59.9% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,372 (20.3%)
Some College853 (7.3%)
Associates1,429 (12.3%)
Bachelors909 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree6,076 (52.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 20.3%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 52.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad20.3%
Some College7.3%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate52.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,556 ▲ 78% above avg
Median Home Value$421,700 ▲ 51% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,262/mo
Total Housing Units6,289
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
87%
About Melissa, TX

Melissa is a city in Texas, located in Collin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,137 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Melissa is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,556 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Melissa is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $421,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,262 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melissa is well-educated. 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (59.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melissa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75454 20,137 $135,556 $421,700 $2,262 4.1% 59.9% 88.0%