City

Ben Bolt, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Jim Wells County  ·  Texas

👥338Population
💰$42,014Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂59.9Median Age
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 100%Race
Hispanic100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
7%
18–24
17%
45–64
27%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate86 (53.8%)
Some College18 (11.3%)
Bachelors30 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree26 (16.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.8%Some College: 11.3%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
HS Grad53.8%
Some College11.3%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.4%Renter: 41.6%Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
77%
$300k–$500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,014 ▼ 45% below avg
Total Housing Units138
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
34%
$100k–$150k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
50%
About Ben Bolt, TX

Ben Bolt is a city in Texas, located in Jim Wells County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 338 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.9 years.

Economically, Ben Bolt is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,014 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Ben Bolt is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ben Bolt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78342 338 $42,014 0.0% 35.0% 58.4%