| City: | Bardwell, Texas |
| County: | Ellis County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:27:21 AM |
| Population: | 633 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 214 / 469 / 945 / 972 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.2731, -96.7022 |
| Land Area: | 0.826 sq mi |
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The town covers less than two-hundredths of a square mile. Just three streets appear in postal records: Ellis St, Bouthert Ave, and Italy Ave. The 633 residents live in single-family homes, with a median household income around $56,800. About 30% of workers commute to jobs outside Bardwell, while others work locally in the area's six small businesses that employ 51 people combined.
Bardwell has minimal street delivery infrastructure with only three named streets in postal records, reinforcing its status as a PO Box-dependent community.
ZIP Code 75101 has 633 residents and 192 households (average 3.30 persons per household). The median age is 32.0 years, younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (52.9%) and White (43.9%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 633Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 963Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 766.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 192Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $133,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.18Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 671 | 589 | 584 | 664 | 607 | 620 | 710 | 615 | 517 | 643 | 679 | 668 | 786 | 963 |
| Decennial Census | 646 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 633 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32
Male Median Age: 31.5
Female Median Age: 32.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 9 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| Female | 24 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 43 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 43 | 42 | 47 | 34 | 42 | 23 | 39 | 35 | 42 | 26 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| White: | 278 | 32.67% |
| Black: | 84 | 9.87% |
| Hispanic:* | 335 | 39.37% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 151 | 17.74% |
| Total: | 851 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 311 | 49.13% | 31.5 years |
| Females: | 322 | 50.87% | 32.5 years |
| Total: | 633 | 100% | 32.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 866 | 89.93% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 13 | 1.35% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 84 | 10.07% |
| Total Population: | 963 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 866 | 89.93% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 97 | 10.07% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $61,000, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $27,250 (80.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,857. Family households earn a median of $72,708 versus $53,200 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,508). By gender, male median income is $49,542 and female is $42,232, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,310 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.0%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (25.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,750 | $32,917 | $33,438 | $33,194 | $32,500 | $34,821 | $45,568 | $45,625 | $47,143 | $43,990 | $46,571 | $50,455 | $56,797 | $61,000 |
| Median Family Income | $33,583 | $34,844 | $35,052 | $35,313 | $34,375 | $36,875 | $50,139 | $53,958 | $52,031 | $46,750 | $49,028 | $53,631 | $59,375 | $72,708 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,750 | $19,250 | $26,250 | $22,708 | $22,143 | $27,969 | $0 | $22,321 | $22,750 | $42,500 | $45,100 | $47,837 | $50,913 | $53,200 |
| Median Male Income | $32,656 | $31,667 | $29,375 | $35,521 | $0 | $31,786 | $34,091 | $36,250 | $35,179 | $40,135 | $40,000 | $45,382 | $46,417 | $49,542 |
| Median Female Income | $26,406 | $25,000 | $24,038 | $23,750 | $0 | $33,750 | $31,875 | $26,429 | $39,688 | $32,917 | $35,500 | $36,667 | $42,969 | $42,232 |
| Employed: | 419 | 59.69% |
| Unemployed: | 44 | 6.27% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 239 | 34.05% |
| Total: | 702 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 101 | 24.11% |
| Service: | 60 | 14.32% |
| Sales and Office: | 106 | 25.30% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 88 | 21.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 64 | 15.27% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 419 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $133,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $59,300 (80.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,200. The median gross rent is $1,283, which is generally lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $595 (86.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $395. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.88% (35.03% with a mortgage, 64.97% free-and-clear) and renters 43.12% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $73,700 | $74,700 | $75,000 | $71,700 | $70,000 | $69,800 | $69,400 | $65,700 | $68,800 | $80,700 | $77,000 | $88,600 | $108,300 | $133,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 14 | 11.76% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 70 | 58.82% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6 | 5.04% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 29 | 24.37% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $688 | $733 | $721 | $725 | $721 | $886 | $878 | $860 | $888 | $989 | $980 | $1,105 | $1,269 | $1,283 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 55 | 19.93% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 102 | 36.96% |
| Renter Occupied: | 119 | 43.12% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 276 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 276 | 92.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 8.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 300 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 198 | 66.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 4.33% |
| Other Units: | 89 | 29.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 300 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 74.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 29.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 37.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 8.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 15.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.74%). College enrollment is 18.52%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 71 | 12.84% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 71 | 12.84% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 234 | 42.31% |
| Some college, no degree: | 90 | 16.27% |
| Associate's degree: | 30 | 5.42% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 51 | 9.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 1.08% |
| Total: | 553 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 411 | 74.32% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 57 | 10.31% |
| Private Insurance: | 358 | 35.52% |
| Public Insurance: | 368 | 36.51% |
| No Insurance: | 282 | 27.98% |
| Total: | 1,008 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 726 | 72.02% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.1% | 22.6% | 24.2% | 18.8% | 20.9% | 15.7% | 13.7% | 10.7% | 15.3% | 17.2% | 17.5% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 11 | 3.70% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 3.70% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 121 | 40.74% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 99 | 33.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 55 | 18.52% |
| Total: | 297 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 22 | 7.41% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 231 | 77.78% |
ZIP Code 75101 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 51 people with an annual payroll of $2,647,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 212Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $595,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,647,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 51Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 75101 is located in Ellis County, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19100) and Texas's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 6,371,773 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 75101, and is subdivided into the Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX division. It covers 0.826 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX (CBSA Div 19124)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 6,371,773Source: Census |
| MSA: | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.826 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2148.41 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Dallas, TX PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4805612Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bardwell city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 75101 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.