City

Stratford, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Sherman County  ·  Texas

👥1,425Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$121,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.6% Female 56.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.5%Hispanic: 47.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 2%Other: 1.5%Race
White48.5%
Hispanic47.8%
Black0.2%
Asian2.0%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
14%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
HS Graduate219 (25.3%)
Some College80 (9.2%)
Associates217 (25.1%)
Bachelors74 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree275 (31.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 25.1%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
HS Grad25.3%
Some College9.2%
Associates25.1%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$121,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$826/mo
Total Housing Units711
Vacant Units177

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Stratford, TX

Stratford is a city in Texas, located in Sherman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,425 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Stratford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Stratford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $826 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stratford is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Stratford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79084 1,425 $61,250 $121,100 $826 3.7% 40.4% 81.7%