City

Celeste, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hunt County  ·  Texas

👥3,088Population
💰$60,167Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$187,500Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.6% Female 44.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.3%Hispanic: 21.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 5.1%Race
White73.3%
Hispanic21.2%
Black0.3%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty22.7% ▲ 127% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.7%)
HS Graduate639 (35.7%)
Some College289 (16.1%)
Associates419 (23.4%)
Bachelors199 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree233 (13%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College16.1%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,167 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$187,500 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$957/mo
Total Housing Units1,213
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Celeste, TX

Celeste is a city in Texas, located in Hunt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,088 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Celeste is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,167 is below the national average. Approximately 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Celeste is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $957 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Celeste is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Celeste
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75423 3,088 $60,167 $187,500 $957 7.7% 24.1% 84.2%