City

Red Oak, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Ellis County  ·  Texas

👥50,178Population
💰$96,150Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$296,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.3%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.5%Hispanic: 27.2%Black: 30.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White38.5%
Hispanic27.2%
Black30.1%
Asian1.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.3% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma917 (3%)
HS Graduate8,159 (27%)
Some College3,759 (12.4%)
Associates4,602 (15.2%)
Bachelors2,912 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree9,886 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College12.4%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,150 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$296,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,446/mo
Total Housing Units17,170
Vacant Units551

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
64%
About Red Oak, TX

Red Oak is a city in Texas, located in Ellis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 50,178 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Red Oak is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,150 is above the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Red Oak is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $296,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,446 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Red Oak is well-educated. 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Red Oak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75154 50,178 $96,150 $296,000 $1,446 5.6% 42.3% 83.7%