City

Nocona, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Montague County  ·  Texas

👥5,725Population
💰$55,052Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$158,400Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 126% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Hispanic: 14.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White82.0%
Hispanic14.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 126% above avg
No HS Diploma73 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,208 (34.5%)
Some College528 (15.1%)
Associates642 (18.3%)
Bachelors291 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree763 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College15.1%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,052 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$158,400 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$740/mo
Total Housing Units3,113
Vacant Units857

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Nocona, TX

Nocona is a city in Texas, located in Montague County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,725 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Nocona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,052 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Nocona is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $740 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nocona is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nocona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76255 5,725 $55,052 $158,400 $740 11.0% 30.1% 75.6%