City

Carbon, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Eastland County  ·  Texas

👥732Population
💰$70,417Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$129,500Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.1% Female 42.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.1%Hispanic: 22.1%Other: 4.8%Race
White73.1%
Hispanic22.1%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (1%)
HS Graduate150 (38.2%)
Some College32 (8.1%)
Associates79 (20.1%)
Bachelors32 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree96 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College8.1%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,417 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$129,500 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,528/mo
Total Housing Units336
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
72%
About Carbon, TX

Carbon is a city in Texas, located in Eastland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 732 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Carbon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,417 is near the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Carbon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,528 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carbon is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carbon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76435 732 $70,417 $129,500 $1,528 0.8% 32.6% 89.2%