City

Briscoe, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Wheeler County  ·  Texas

👥208Population
💰$58,333Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$240,000Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊12.8%Unemployment▲ 162% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 69.2% Female 30.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 7.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic7.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
12%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty28.9% ▲ 189% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment12.8% ▲ 162% above avg
HS Graduate62 (41.9%)
Some College12 (8.1%)
Associates19 (12.8%)
Bachelors12 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree43 (29.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
HS Grad41.9%
Some College8.1%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,333 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$240,000 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$954/mo
Total Housing Units150
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
35%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
51%
About Briscoe, TX

Briscoe is a city in Texas, located in Wheeler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 208 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Briscoe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,333 is below the national average. Approximately 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Briscoe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $954 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Briscoe is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Briscoe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79011 208 $58,333 $240,000 $954 12.8% 37.2% 67.5%