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Stephenville, TX
City in Erath County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76402.
Population
21,682
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
1,812
ZIP codes
1
Stephenville and its ZIP codes
Stephenville at a glance
- Stephenville is about 16 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 153rd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $53,015 a year, 32% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,300 (15% below Texas) and median rent is $1,134 a month.
Local data for Stephenville, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stephenville, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,015
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$241,300
Median rent
$1,134/mo
Homeownership
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
25.1
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,062), German Americans (3,438), Irish Americans (2,573).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erath County. PPP loans are for Stephenville.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 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
$123K
2 loans, 12 jobs reported
How people get to work
Stephenville, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stephenville, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
514
Countywide, mostly 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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stephenville, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Stephenville
1 in or overlapping Stephenville. Population shown
Cities near Stephenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LinglevilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| HuckabayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| DublinCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| Bluff DaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HicoCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| De LeonCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| TolarCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| CarltonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| LipanCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| GordonCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| MingusCity | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| IredellCity | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| SantoCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| GormanCity | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| LamkinCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stephenville, TX in?
- Stephenville is in Erath County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Stephenville, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stephenville include 76402.
- What is the population of Stephenville, TX?
- About 21,682 people live in Stephenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stephenville?
- Nearby places include Lingleville (9.3 mi), Huckabay (10 mi), Dublin (12 mi), Bluff Dale (14 mi), Hico (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023