City

Blanket, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  Texas

👥1,376Population
💰$61,298Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$204,000Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.4%Hispanic: 16.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5.4%Race
White77.4%
Hispanic16.6%
Asian0.4%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.1%)
HS Graduate296 (35.4%)
Some College202 (24.2%)
Associates160 (19.2%)
Bachelors41 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree127 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 24.2%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College24.2%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.1%Renter: 5.9%Tenure
Owner94.1%
Renter5.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,298 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$204,000 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$578/mo
Total Housing Units681
Vacant Units190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Blanket, TX

Blanket is a city in Texas, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,376 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Blanket is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,298 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Blanket is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $578 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blanket is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blanket
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76432 1,376 $61,298 $204,000 $578 2.0% 20.1% 94.1%