City

Anton, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hockley County  ·  Texas

👥1,537Population
💰$50,417Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$69,700Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.4%Hispanic: 52.1%Black: 6.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4%Race
White36.4%
Hispanic52.1%
Black6.8%
Asian0.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (3.5%)
HS Graduate205 (23.2%)
Some College183 (20.7%)
Associates156 (17.7%)
Bachelors112 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree196 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College20.7%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,417 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$69,700 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$928/mo
Total Housing Units771
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
55%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Anton, TX

Anton is a city in Texas, located in Hockley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,537 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Anton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,417 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Anton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $69,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $928 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anton is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Anton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79313 1,537 $50,417 $69,700 $928 4.0% 34.9% 72.7%