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Red Oak, TX

City in Ellis County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75154.

Population

17,077

Land area

16.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,052

ZIP codes

1

Red Oak and its ZIP codes

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Red Oak at a glance

  • Red Oak is about 9.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • It is the 188th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
  • Households here earn a median of $104,561 a year, 33% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,100 (29% above Texas) and median rent is $1,920 a month.

Local data for Red Oak, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Red Oak, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$104,561

Poverty rate

5.2%

Median home value

$366,100

Median rent

$1,920/mo

Homeownership

75.5%

Bachelor's or higher

36.7%

Median age

34.0

Average commute

27.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,188), Irish Americans (951), German Americans (607).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Red Oak.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,284

64,686 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,766

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.2B

FY 2026, $6,454 per person

PPP loans

$47.5M

1,754 loans, 5,454 jobs reported

Ellis County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Red Oak, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.0%
  • Carpooled11.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
  • Worked from home15.0%

Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Red Oak, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

823

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

469

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 36°F

40.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Red Oak, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

14.6%

U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts

ZIP codes in Red Oak

1 in or overlapping Red Oak. Population shown

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Cities near Red Oak

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Bear Creek RanchCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.6
FerrisCity3.8 mi4.6
Pecan HillCity4 mi2.1
LancasterCity5 mi33.1
WilmerCity5.3 mi12.1
Glenn HeightsCity6.9 mi7.3
Oak LeafCity7.5 mi2.4
HutchinsCity8 mi9.1
OvillaCity8.5 mi5.8
PalmerTown8.7 mi3.1
DeSotoCity9.2 mi21.6
WaxahachieCity10 mi49.8
BristolCensus-designated place12 mi5.8
GarrettTown12 mi1.8
DuncanvilleCity13 mi11.2
Cedar HillCity14 mi35.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Red Oak, TX in?
Red Oak is in Ellis County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Red Oak, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Red Oak include 75154.
What is the population of Red Oak, TX?
About 17,077 people live in Red Oak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Red Oak?
Nearby places include Bear Creek Ranch (2.5 mi), Ferris (3.8 mi), Pecan Hill (4 mi), Lancaster (5 mi), Wilmer (5.3 mi).

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