City

Alba, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Rains County  ·  Texas

👥3,920Population
💰$80,543Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🏠$189,100Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 5.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.9%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian0.1%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
38%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma76 (2.8%)
HS Graduate942 (34.2%)
Some College551 (20%)
Associates501 (18.2%)
Bachelors228 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree453 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 20%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College20.0%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,543 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$189,100 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$908/mo
Total Housing Units2,285
Vacant Units537

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
65%
About Alba, TX

Alba is a city in Texas, located in Rains County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,920 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Alba is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,543 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alba is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $908 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alba is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.11%).

Alba, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Alba
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75410 3,920 $80,543 $189,100 $908 3.0% 24.8% 88.8%