County

Bailey County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥7,301Population
💰$71,025Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$104,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.2%Hispanic: 64.3%Black: 0.5%Other: 4.3%Race
White31.2%
Hispanic64.3%
Black0.5%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
14%
25–44
25%
45–64
16%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.06
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma322 (9.6%)
HS Graduate1,017 (30.3%)
Some College278 (8.3%)
Associates807 (24%)
Bachelors227 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree707 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 9.6%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 24%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS9.6%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College8.3%
Associates24.0%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,025 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$104,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units2,863
Vacant Units546

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
53%
About Bailey County, TX

Bailey County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,301 residents. With a median age of 33.44, it is a relatively young county.

Bailey County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,025 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Bailey County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $104,900 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $748. Homeownership rates are high at 76.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Bailey County are majority Hispanic (64.29%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Bailey County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Bailey County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79347 Muleshoe 7,264 $71,025 $104,900 $748 0.4% 27.9%

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