Ellis County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 15 ZIP codes · 12 cities
15
ZIP codes
202,678
population (2021)
+35.5%
pop change since 2010
48139
FIPS code
Ellis County ZIP code map
About Ellis County
Ellis County is located in Texas and contains 15 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 202,678 as of 2021,
an increase of
35.5% from 149,610 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ellis County is 48139.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 202,678 |
| 2010 population | 149,610 |
| Change | +35.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48139 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ellis County
ZIP codes for Ellis County, TX (15)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75101 | Bardwell | Ellis | View map |
| 75119 | Ennis | Ellis | View map |
| 75120 | Ennis | Ellis | View map |
| 75125 | Ferris | Ellis | View map |
| 75152 | Palmer | Ellis | View map |
| 75154 | Red Oak | Ellis | View map |
| 75165 | Waxahachie | Ellis | View map |
| 75167 | Waxahachie | Ellis | View map |
| 75168 | Waxahachie | Ellis | View map |
| 76041 | Forreston | Ellis | View map |
| 76064 | Maypearl | Ellis | View map |
| 76065 | Midlothian | Ellis | View map |
| 76623 | Avalon | Ellis | View map |
| 76651 | Italy | Ellis | View map |
| 76670 | Milford | Ellis | View map |
Demographics & statistics
204,164
Population
36.0
Median age
$94,331
Median household income
$38,103
Per capita income
$228,509
Median home value
$1,218
Median monthly rent
77.7%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
56,157
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6,656
Under 5
6,294
7,408
5–9
7,004
8,662
10–14
8,190
8,110
15–19
7,669
6,921
20–24
6,544
13,404
25–34
12,674
14,315
35–44
13,537
13,650
45–54
12,907
6,680
55–59
6,317
6,077
60–64
5,746
8,184
65–74
7,739
3,577
75–84
3,382
1,294
85+
1,223
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 54,114 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 150,050 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 25,399 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.1%
Black or African American
13.6%
Hispanic or Latino
11.6%
Two or more races
9%
Other race
5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136,479 | 59.1% |
| Black or African American | 31,408 | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26,673 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 20,845 | 9% |
| Other race | 12,167 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,804 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 1,338 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k+
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.2% |
| Median income | $94,331 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.2%
$50k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
6.5%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,509 |
| Median rent / month | $1,218 |
| Owner occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter occupied | 22.3% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 78.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 14.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 36.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.5% |
| Electricity | 73.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 41,327 | 62.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,587 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,458 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14,726 | 18.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 27,415 | 37.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17,589 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.98 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 20.3% |
| Married | 56.3% | 58.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3,123 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 2,737 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 25,068 | 49.7% |
| High school | 13,233 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 11,155 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Retail trade
11.3%
Construction
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Professional & management
7.3%
Wholesale trade
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.4% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 22.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
20.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 26.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 55.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,538 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 38.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 27.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 191,214 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 12,247 | 9.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 11,607 | 9.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 156 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 249 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 188,656 | 91.0% |
| Born in same state | 186,904 | 90.4% |
| Born in different state | 143,382 | 68.2% |
| Foreign born | 1,752 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,508 | 9.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,193 | 43.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 17,378 | 8.5% |
| Italian | 15,216 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 14,490 | 7.1% |
| English | 1,167 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 1,024 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 382 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 250 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 188 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.5% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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