City

Chico, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Wise County  ·  Texas

👥4,480Population
💰$82,971Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$186,700Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 14.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2.5%Other: 1%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic14.7%
Black0.1%
Asian2.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,111 (43.1%)
Some College407 (15.8%)
Associates363 (14.1%)
Bachelors97 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree550 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College15.8%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,971 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$186,700 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,094/mo
Total Housing Units1,698
Vacant Units149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Chico, TX

Chico is a city in Texas, located in Wise County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,480 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Chico is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,971 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Chico is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,094 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chico is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.76%).

Chico, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Chico
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76431 4,480 $82,971 $186,700 $1,094 6.4% 25.1% 89.1%