City

Combes, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Cameron County  ·  Texas

👥435Population
💰$30,144Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$67,900Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.4%Hispanic: 73.6%Race
White26.4%
Hispanic73.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
10%
25–44
14%
45–64
40%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
HS Graduate98 (37.8%)
Some College100 (38.6%)
Bachelors25 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree36 (13.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 38.6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
HS Grad37.8%
Some College38.6%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.5%Renter: 36.5%Tenure
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
49%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,144 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$67,900 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$767/mo
Total Housing Units246
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
17%
$100k–$150k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
19%
2000+
59%
About Combes, TX

Combes is a city in Texas, located in Cameron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 435 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, Combes is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,144 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Combes is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $67,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $767 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Combes is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (73.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Combes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78535 435 $30,144 $67,900 $767 3.9% 23.6% 63.5%