City

Sterling City, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Sterling County  ·  Texas

👥1,389Population
💰$78,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.4Median Age
🏠$143,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.1%Hispanic: 32.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White67.1%
Hispanic32.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
27%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
18%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.37
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate315 (45%)
Some College48 (6.9%)
Associates95 (13.6%)
Bachelors57 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree185 (26.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 45%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
HS Grad45.0%
Some College6.9%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$143,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$968/mo
Total Housing Units508
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Sterling City, TX

Sterling City is a city in Texas, located in Sterling County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,389 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.4 years.

Economically, Sterling City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,750 is near the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sterling City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterling City is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.1%).

Sterling City, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Sterling City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76951 1,389 $78,750 $143,200 $968 2.3% 34.6% 83.3%