Ferris, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75125
Ellis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,691
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,545
- Median income Near-median income area
- $231,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ferris pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75125 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75125 (Ferris, TX) fell -5.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 75125 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ferris, Ellis County, Texas, home to 6,691 residents across 180.4 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75125 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,545 (5% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,114. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $231,800 (6% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,157; 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ellis County, so 75125 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 75125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ferris, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75125.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75125, Ferris, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,691
Population
180.4
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75125?
39.6
Median Age
42.7%
Male
57.3%
Female
16.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$79,545
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$26,114
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75125 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Ferris, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,545 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,680housing units
2,680
Total Housing Units
2,462
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$231,800
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,157
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 102 business establishments in ZIP 75125, employing approximately 1,199 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,906,000.
102
Businesses
1,199
Employees
$68.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 14 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 75125 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75241
Dallas (75241)
27,066 residents
- 75253
Dallas (75253)
18,450 residents
- 75159
Seagoville (75159)
18,339 residents
- 75146
Lancaster (75146)
17,993 residents
- 75125 6,691
Ferris (75125)
6,691 residents
- 75141 5,374
Hutchins (75141)
5,374 residents
- 75152 4,606
Palmer (75152)
4,606 residents
- 75172 3,956
Wilmer (75172)
3,956 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75125 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75125 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75152
Palmer (75152)
$94,935 median income
- 75125
Ferris (75125)
$79,545 median income
- 75159
Seagoville (75159)
$72,897 median income
- 75146
Lancaster (75146)
$68,071 median income
- 75253
Dallas (75253)
$60,874 median income
- 75172
Wilmer (75172)
$59,457 median income
- 75241
Dallas (75241)
$53,998 median income
- 75141
Hutchins (75141)
$48,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75125 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75125, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,691 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 75125 in?
ZIP code 75125 (Ferris) is located in Ellis County, Texas. Ellis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ellis-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75125?
ZIP code 75125 in Ferris, TX has a population of 6,691 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75125?
The median household income in ZIP 75125 is $79,545, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75125?
The median home value in ZIP 75125 is $231,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75125?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75125 is White at 31.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75125?
ZIP code 75125 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 1,199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75125?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75125 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75125?
In ZIP code 75125, 41.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 75125?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75125 is 35.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75125?
In ZIP code 75125, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75125?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75125 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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