City

Rice, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Ellis County  ·  Texas

👥3,034Population
💰$67,788Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$113,400Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.4%Hispanic: 59.5%Black: 7.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White30.4%
Hispanic59.5%
Black7.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
18%
18–24
14%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.1%)
HS Graduate590 (46%)
Some College162 (12.6%)
Associates210 (16.4%)
Bachelors109 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree198 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College12.6%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,788 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$113,400 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,015/mo
Total Housing Units1,111
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
61%
About Rice, TX

Rice is a city in Texas, located in Ellis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,034 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Rice is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,788 is near the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rice is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,015 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rice is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (59.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rice
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75155 3,034 $67,788 $113,400 $1,015 0.6% 23.9% 83.9%