City

Alvarado, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Texas

👥21,130Population
💰$73,696Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$211,000Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.4%Hispanic: 39%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White56.4%
Hispanic39.0%
Black2.9%
Asian0.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma770 (6.5%)
HS Graduate5,332 (44.8%)
Some College1,728 (14.5%)
Associates1,203 (10.1%)
Bachelors1,036 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree1,845 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 6.5%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS6.5%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College14.5%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,696 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$211,000 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,202/mo
Total Housing Units7,648
Vacant Units1,133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Alvarado, TX

Alvarado is a city in Texas, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,130 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Alvarado is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,696 is near the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Alvarado is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,202 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alvarado is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alvarado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76009 21,130 $73,696 $211,000 $1,202 4.2% 24.2% 76.9%