City

Buna, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Texas

👥9,152Population
💰$63,683Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$109,200Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊14.7%Unemployment▲ 201% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 0.8%Other: 0.9%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic7.6%
Black0.8%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment14.7% ▲ 201% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (1%)
HS Graduate2,600 (47.7%)
Some College811 (14.9%)
Associates518 (9.5%)
Bachelors767 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree703 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 47.7%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad47.7%
Some College14.9%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,683 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$109,200 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units4,211
Vacant Units522

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
66%
About Buna, TX

Buna is a city in Texas, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,152 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Buna is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,683 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Buna is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buna is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77612 9,152 $63,683 $109,200 $808 14.7% 27.0% 86.4%