City

Sunset, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Montague County  ·  Texas

👥2,252Population
💰$77,552Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$242,700Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 12.5%Black: 1.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic12.5%
Black1.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
44%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma63 (3.9%)
HS Graduate643 (39.4%)
Some College275 (16.9%)
Associates289 (17.7%)
Bachelors110 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree251 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College16.9%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.7%Renter: 1.3%Tenure
Owner98.7%
Renter1.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,552 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$242,700 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,039
Vacant Units166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
71%
About Sunset, TX

Sunset is a city in Texas, located in Montague County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,252 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Sunset is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,552 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sunset is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,700, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sunset is less-educated. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sunset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76270 2,252 $77,552 $242,700 8.6% 22.1% 98.7%