City

Abernathy, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hale County  ·  Texas

👥3,533Population
💰$69,250Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$150,400Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.8%Hispanic: 42.5%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.3%Race
White54.8%
Hispanic42.5%
Black2.1%
Asian0.3%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
26%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.4%)
HS Graduate667 (33.4%)
Some College365 (18.3%)
Associates236 (11.8%)
Bachelors123 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree577 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College18.3%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,250 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$150,400 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units1,554
Vacant Units166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Abernathy, TX

Abernathy is a city in Texas, located in Hale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,533 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Abernathy is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Abernathy is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Abernathy is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.8%).

Abernathy, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Abernathy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79311 3,533 $69,250 $150,400 $758 0.9% 35.1% 78.5%