City

Childress, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Childress County  ·  Texas

👥6,817Population
💰$60,125Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.5% Female 38.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.4%Hispanic: 33.8%Black: 6.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.9%Race
White54.4%
Hispanic33.8%
Black6.6%
Asian0.1%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
38%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma144 (3.2%)
HS Graduate1,599 (36.1%)
Some College735 (16.6%)
Associates1,145 (25.8%)
Bachelors260 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree550 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 25.8%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College16.6%
Associates25.8%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,125 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$934/mo
Total Housing Units3,006
Vacant Units801

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Childress, TX

Childress is a city in Texas, located in Childress County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,817 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Childress is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,125 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Childress is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $934 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Childress is less-educated. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (54.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Childress
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79201 6,817 $60,125 $112,500 $934 0.5% 18.3% 64.1%