City

Ore City, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Upshur County  ·  Texas

👥3,713Population
💰$49,375Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$106,800Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.2% Female 41.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.4%Hispanic: 10.8%Black: 13.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White71.4%
Hispanic10.8%
Black13.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (2.2%)
HS Graduate598 (25.9%)
Some College556 (24.1%)
Associates427 (18.5%)
Bachelors334 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree340 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 24.1%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College24.1%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,375 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$106,800 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units1,745
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Ore City, TX

Ore City is a city in Texas, located in Upshur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,713 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Ore City is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,375 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ore City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ore City is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ore City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75683 3,713 $49,375 $106,800 $694 1.1% 29.2% 89.1%