City

Stamford, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Jones County  ·  Texas

👥3,071Population
💰$45,489Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$66,800Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.3%Hispanic: 38.7%Black: 4.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White51.3%
Hispanic38.7%
Black4.9%
Asian1.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
13%
25–44
26%
45–64
14%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.9%)
HS Graduate647 (38.8%)
Some College280 (16.8%)
Associates255 (15.3%)
Bachelors136 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree319 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College16.8%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,489 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$66,800 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,033/mo
Total Housing Units1,582
Vacant Units250

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
0%
2000+
57%
About Stamford, TX

Stamford is a city in Texas, located in Jones County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,071 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Stamford is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,489 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stamford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $66,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,033 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stamford is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stamford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79553 3,071 $45,489 $66,800 $1,033 1.8% 27.3% 62.8%