City

Baird, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Callahan County  ·  Texas

👥2,995Population
💰$67,740Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 11.5%Black: 1.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic11.5%
Black1.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1%)
HS Graduate643 (31.9%)
Some College390 (19.4%)
Associates357 (17.7%)
Bachelors159 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree444 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College19.4%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,740 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units1,372
Vacant Units328

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Baird, TX

Baird is a city in Texas, located in Callahan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,995 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Baird is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,740 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Baird is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baird is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Baird
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79504 2,995 $67,740 $112,500 $739 3.6% 29.9% 77.8%