City

Carthage, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Panola County  ·  Texas

👥12,999Population
💰$63,960Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$150,400Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.3%Hispanic: 13.7%Black: 10.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.6%Race
White68.3%
Hispanic13.7%
Black10.9%
Asian0.5%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma171 (2.2%)
HS Graduate2,292 (29.2%)
Some College820 (10.4%)
Associates2,089 (26.6%)
Bachelors758 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,725 (22%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 26.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College10.4%
Associates26.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,960 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$150,400 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$774/mo
Total Housing Units6,399
Vacant Units1,329

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Carthage, TX

Carthage is a city in Texas, located in Panola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,999 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Carthage is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,960 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Carthage is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $774 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carthage is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carthage
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75633 12,999 $63,960 $150,400 $774 2.3% 31.6% 76.2%