City

Rising Star, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Eastland County  ·  Texas

👥1,530Population
💰$42,333Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$122,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 17.7%Black: 2.6%Other: 4.2%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic17.7%
Black2.6%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (3.2%)
HS Graduate188 (20%)
Some College222 (23.6%)
Associates221 (23.5%)
Bachelors94 (10%)
Graduate Degree184 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 20%Some College: 23.6%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad20.0%
Some College23.6%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.3%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,333 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$122,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$656/mo
Total Housing Units1,004
Vacant Units330

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Rising Star, TX

Rising Star is a city in Texas, located in Eastland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,530 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Rising Star is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,333 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rising Star is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $656 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rising Star is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rising Star
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76471 1,530 $42,333 $122,400 $656 3.9% 29.6% 69.3%