Fort Stockton
City in Pecos County, Texas

Fort Stockton is a city in Pecos County, Texas, with 8,466 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,972 ft (906 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coyanosa, 26.3 miles NW.
- 8,466residents (2020 Census)
- 2,972 ftelevation · 906 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.4 km²
- 1,526 / sq mipopulation density
- 79735ZIP code
About Fort Stockton
Fort Stockton is a city in and the county seat of Pecos County, Texas, United States. It is located on Interstate 10, future Interstate 14, U.S. Highways 67, 285, and 385, and the Santa Fe Railroad, 329 mi (529 km) northwest of San Antonio and 240 mi (390 km) southeast of El Paso. Its population was 8,466 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Fort Stockton
- Median household income
- $84,784
- Median home value
- $199,600
- Median rent
- $974/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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Fort Stockton had 8,466 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,466 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,526 per sq mi (589 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Stockton at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Pecos County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,466 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.55 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,972 ft (906 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.8926° N, 102.8842° W |
| ZIP code | 79735 |
| Official website | cityoffortstockton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4826808 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Stockton
- Coyanosa26.3 mi NW
- Imperial28.2 mi NE
- Grandfalls31.0 mi N
- McCamey42.7 mi NE
- Southwest Sandhill45.9 mi N
- Crane46.8 mi NE
- Pyote46.8 mi N
- Wickett47.2 mi N
- Thorntonville47.5 mi N
- Barstow49.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Stockton
What county is Fort Stockton in?
Fort Stockton is in Pecos County, Texas.
What is the population of Fort Stockton, TX?
8,466 people lived in Fort Stockton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Stockton, TX?
The ZIP code of Fort Stockton is 79735.
What is the elevation of Fort Stockton?
2,972 feet (906 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Stockton?
Coyanosa (26.3 mi), Imperial (28.2 mi), Grandfalls (31.0 mi), McCamey (42.7 mi), Southwest Sandhill (45.9 mi).
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