City

Sanderson, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Terrell County  ·  Texas

👥804Population
💰$52,500Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂60.3Median Age
🏠$137,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.7%Hispanic: 45.3%Race
White54.7%
Hispanic45.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
10%
45–64
38%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.6%)
HS Graduate164 (25.8%)
Some College121 (19%)
Associates143 (22.5%)
Bachelors17 (2.7%)
Graduate Degree181 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 19%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 2.7%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College19.0%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors2.7%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$137,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units581
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
65%
About Sanderson, TX

Sanderson is a city in Texas, located in Terrell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 804 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.3 years.

Economically, Sanderson is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Sanderson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sanderson is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sanderson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79848 804 $52,500 $137,800 0.0% 31.1% 87.4%