City

Bishop, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Nueces County  ·  Texas

👥4,565Population
💰$62,516Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$108,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21.6%Hispanic: 69.6%Black: 7.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White21.6%
Hispanic69.6%
Black7.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma88 (3.4%)
HS Graduate782 (29.9%)
Some College442 (16.9%)
Associates315 (12.1%)
Bachelors261 (10%)
Graduate Degree724 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College16.9%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,516 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$108,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units2,076
Vacant Units411

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Bishop, TX

Bishop is a city in Texas, located in Nueces County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,565 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Bishop is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,516 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bishop is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bishop is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (69.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bishop
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78343 4,565 $62,516 $108,500 $781 7.8% 37.7% 87.2%