City

Big Lake, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Reagan County  ·  Texas

👥3,239Population
💰$69,620Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂29.2Median Age
🏠$164,200Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.2%Hispanic: 67.5%Black: 4.9%Asian: 2%Other: 2.4%Race
White23.2%
Hispanic67.5%
Black4.9%
Asian2.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
24%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
17%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate843 (52.8%)
Some College157 (9.8%)
Associates193 (12.1%)
Bachelors121 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree276 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 52.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad52.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,620 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$164,200 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units1,359
Vacant Units333

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Big Lake, TX

Big Lake is a city in Texas, located in Reagan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,239 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.2 years.

Economically, Big Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,620 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Big Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $806 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Lake is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (67.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Big Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76932 3,239 $69,620 $164,200 $806 8.4% 24.9% 75.5%