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Erath County, TX

5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Erath County, Texas.

Population

43,794

Land area

1,083sq mi

People per sq mi

40

ZIP codes

5

Cities and towns in Erath County

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Erath County at a glance

  • Erath County is 65% less dense than Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $65,115, 17% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $269,100 (5% below Texas) and median rent is $1,146 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Stephenville (21,682), Dublin (3,419) and Lingleville (272).

Local data for Erath County, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Erath County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$65,115

Poverty rate

16.6%

Median home value

$269,100

Prices +4.1% in a year

Median rent

$1,146/mo

Homeownership

63.1%

Bachelor's or higher

32.1%

Median age

32.0

Average commute

20.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,591), German Americans (5,583), Irish Americans (4,719).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,975

19,535 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,112

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$239M

FY 2026, $5,613 per person

PPP loans

$73.7M

1,394 loans, 9,711 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$215K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Erath County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.7%
  • Carpooled10.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.1%
  • Bicycle1.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home7.2%

Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Erath County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

514

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

56

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

97° / 31°F

34.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Erath County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.4%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

14.7%

U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Erath County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Erath County, TX?
Stephenville is the largest city or town in Erath County, with about 21,682 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Erath County?
Erath County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76401, 76402, 76433, 76446, 76463.
What is the population of Erath County, TX?
About 43,794 people live in Erath County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Erath County?
Erath County borders Hood County, Palo Pinto County, Bosque County, Eastland County, Comanche County, Somervell County, Hamilton County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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