City

Blackwell, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Nolan County  ·  Texas

👥491Population
💰$60,268Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂59.4Median Age
🏠$113,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 8.2%Other: 3.7%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic8.2%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
HS Graduate110 (27%)
Some College60 (14.7%)
Associates90 (22.1%)
Bachelors42 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree106 (26%)

Education

HS Grad: 27%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 26%Edu
HS Grad27.0%
Some College14.7%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,268 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$113,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units483
Vacant Units244

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Blackwell, TX

Blackwell is a city in Texas, located in Nolan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 491 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.4 years.

Economically, Blackwell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,268 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Blackwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blackwell is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blackwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79506 491 $60,268 $113,100 $746 3.9% 36.3% 77.8%