City

Big Wells, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Dimmit County  ·  Texas

👥471Population
💰$32,841Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$80,000Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓12.0%College Grads▼ 69% below avg
📊14.8%Unemployment▲ 203% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5.1%Hispanic: 94.9%Race
White5.1%
Hispanic94.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
18%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty44.0% ▲ 340% above avg
College Grads12.0% ▼ 69% below avg
Unemployment14.8% ▲ 203% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (4.2%)
HS Graduate68 (35.6%)
Some College45 (23.6%)
Associates47 (24.6%)
Graduate Degree23 (12%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 23.6%Associates: 24.6%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College23.6%
Associates24.6%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
52%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,841 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$80,000 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units257
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Big Wells, TX

Big Wells is a city in Texas, located in Dimmit County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 471 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Big Wells is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,841 is well below the national average. Approximately 44.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Big Wells is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Wells is less-educated. 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (94.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Big Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78830 471 $32,841 $80,000 $760 14.8% 12.0% 76.6%