City

Ranger, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Eastland County  ·  Texas

👥3,161Population
💰$38,523Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$64,000Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.7%Hispanic: 15.5%Black: 3.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5.1%Race
White74.7%
Hispanic15.5%
Black3.8%
Asian0.9%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
15%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (1.9%)
HS Graduate439 (25.2%)
Some College364 (20.9%)
Associates521 (29.9%)
Bachelors68 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree315 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 29.9%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College20.9%
Associates29.9%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.3%Renter: 36.7%Tenure
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
45%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,523 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$64,000 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$735/mo
Total Housing Units1,731
Vacant Units387

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Ranger, TX

Ranger is a city in Texas, located in Eastland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,161 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Ranger is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,523 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ranger is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $735 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ranger is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ranger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76470 3,161 $38,523 $64,000 $735 3.0% 22.0% 63.3%