Sterling County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
1,381
population (2021)
+20.8%
pop change since 2010
48431
FIPS code
Sterling County ZIP code map
About Sterling County
Sterling County is located in Texas and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 1,381 as of 2021,
an increase of
20.8% from 1,143 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sterling County is 48431.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 1,381 |
| 2010 population | 1,143 |
| Change | +20.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48431 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sterling County
ZIP codes for Sterling County, TX (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76951 | Sterling City | Sterling | View map |
Demographics & statistics
1,392
Population
32.1
Median age
$63,558
Median household income
$31,039
Per capita income
$121,000
Median home value
$882
Median monthly rent
86.0%
Home ownership
1.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
466
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
67
Under 5
59
101
5–9
90
77
10–14
68
40
15–19
35
19
20–24
16
118
25–34
104
51
35–44
46
73
45–54
64
57
55–59
51
39
60–64
34
50
65–74
45
34
75–84
30
13
85+
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 482 | 34.6% |
| 18 and over | 910 | 65.4% |
| 65 and over | 183 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 32.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.9%
Hispanic or Latino
19.2%
Other race
9.8%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,049 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 331 | 19.2% |
| Other race | 169 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 167 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
40.6%
$75k–$100k
5.1%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
11.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 40.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 11.7% |
| Median income | $63,558 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.2%
$50k–$100k
30.9%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k–$300k
15.7%
$300k–$500k
21.1%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,000 |
| Median rent / month | $882 |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% |
| Vacant | 24.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 23.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.5% |
| 3 or more | 29.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.0% |
| Electricity | 62.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 300 | 76.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10 | 2.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 82 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 200 | 51.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 109 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 3.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.2% | 8.2% |
| Married | 77.4% | 71.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
42.1%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
3.2%
Bachelor's degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 40 | 10.7% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school | 209 | 56.0% |
| High school | 78 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 18 | 4.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
25.2%
Other services
13.0%
Education & healthcare
12.2%
Professional & management
9.7%
Retail trade
9.2%
Public administration
8.3%
Construction
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Manufacturing
2.3%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.2% |
| Service | 8.9% |
| Sales & office | 28.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 18.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.0% |
| Government | 21.9% |
| Self-employed | 19.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.7% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
1.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
7.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.9% |
| Retirement income | 14.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 28.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 28.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 51.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 30 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.6% |
| Public insurance | 23.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 30.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,266 | 90.9% |
| Spanish | 50 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 50 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,281 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,276 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 911 | 65.4% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 111 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 14 | 12.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 224 | 16.1% |
| French | 180 | 12.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 16 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.2% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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