City

Austwell, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Refugio County  ·  Texas

👥197Population
💰$39,125Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂54.6Median Age
🏠$96,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓17.9%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67%Hispanic: 29.4%Black: 3.1%Race
White67.0%
Hispanic29.4%
Black3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
7%
18–24
6%
25–44
5%
45–64
39%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads17.9% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (3.7%)
HS Graduate40 (29.9%)
Some College26 (19.4%)
Associates39 (29.1%)
Bachelors4 (3%)
Graduate Degree20 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 29.1%Bachelors: 3%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College19.4%
Associates29.1%
Bachelors3.0%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,125 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$96,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units172
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
68%
About Austwell, TX

Austwell is a city in Texas, located in Refugio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 197 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.6 years.

Economically, Austwell is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,125 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Austwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Austwell is less-educated. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (67.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Austwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77950 197 $39,125 $96,100 1.3% 17.9% 82.4%