Ward County, Texas
Ward County, Texas, has 11,125 residents (July 2025 estimate). Its county seat is Monahans. It uses Central Time and covers 836 sq mi (2,164 km²) of land.
- Resident population, July 2025
- 11,125
- Land area
- 836 sq mi (2,164 km²)
- County seat or government
- Monahans
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $65,952 ± $17,987
- Median home value
- $150,700 ± $21,680
- Median rent, with utilities
- $1,118 ± $123
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78.5% ± 3.1 points
- County type
- County
- Metro or micro area
- Outside any metro or micro areaNext to: Town of Pecos, TX micro area and Odessa, TX metro area
- Water area
- 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km²)
- State
- Texas
- County code (FIPS)
- 48475
- Coordinates (central point)
- 31.513069, -103.105113
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Ward County
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Central TimeAmerica/Chicago | UTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
Near a time-zone line, check where you are with the time-zone finder. Your phone’s setting can differ.
ZIP Code areas, largest first
6 ZIP Code areas overlap Ward County. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
We don’t have a website for this county yet. The US government’s local-office directory ↗ lists its offices. A geographic lookup cannot determine eligibility, tax liability or a court obligation.
School districts in Ward County, largest first
- Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District12,359 people
- Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District10,297 people
- Grandfalls-Royalty Independent School District623 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Monahans, Texas (city)7,452 people
- Southwest Sandhill, Texas (CDP)1,143 people
- Wickett, Texas (town)699 people
- Thorntonville, Texas (town)626 people
- Grandfalls, Texas (town)375 people
- Barstow, Texas (city)198 people
- Pyote, Texas (town)115 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Winkler County, Texas22 mi north
- Loving County, Texas35 mi northwest
- Crane County, Texas36 mi east
- Reeves County, Texas39 mi west
- Ector County, Texas41 mi northeast
- Pecos County, Texas56 mi southeast
Before using this answer on a form
Use a precise point for address-level questions. A device accuracy circle can cross a boundary; confirm tax, voting or jury details with the responsible office.
Find the county where you are now, check its ZIP area, or check the time zone where you are.