City

Bon Wier, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Newton County  ·  Texas

👥936Population
💰$23,795Median HH Income▼ 69% below avg
🎂56.6Median Age
🏠$67,700Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓10.9%College Grads▼ 72% below avg
📊51.1%Unemployment▲ 944% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.3%Black: 54.5%Other: 0.2%Race
White45.3%
Black54.5%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
11%
25–44
12%
45–64
36%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty38.0% ▲ 280% above avg
College Grads10.9% ▼ 72% below avg
Unemployment51.1% ▲ 944% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (2.4%)
HS Graduate471 (60.2%)
Some College132 (16.9%)
Associates75 (9.6%)
Bachelors55 (7%)
Graduate Degree30 (3.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 60.2%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 3.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad60.2%
Some College16.9%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate3.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
47%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$23,795 ▼ 69% below avg
Median Home Value$67,700 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units562
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Bon Wier, TX

Bon Wier is a city in Texas, located in Newton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 936 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.6 years.

Economically, Bon Wier is a lower-income community. The median household income of $23,795 is well below the national average. Approximately 38.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 51.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bon Wier is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $67,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bon Wier is less-educated. 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (54.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bon Wier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75928 936 $23,795 $67,700 51.1% 10.9% 80.9%