City

Alice, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Jim Wells County  ·  Texas

👥27,281Population
💰$47,199Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$97,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.4%Hispanic: 84.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0%Race
White14.4%
Hispanic84.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.7%
Other0.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty27.6% ▲ 176% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma256 (1.8%)
HS Graduate5,839 (41.8%)
Some College2,475 (17.7%)
Associates2,261 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,110 (8%)
Graduate Degree2,016 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College17.7%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.5%Renter: 36.5%Tenure
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,199 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$97,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$897/mo
Total Housing Units10,747
Vacant Units1,795

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Alice, TX

Alice is a city in Texas, located in Jim Wells County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 27,281 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Alice is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,199 is below the national average. Approximately 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Alice is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $897 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alice is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (84.22%).

Alice, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Alice
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78332 27,281 $47,199 $97,900 $897 4.7% 22.4% 63.5%