County

Bee County, TX

9 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Texas

👥30,374Population
💰$57,579Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$104,473Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.2% Female 37.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.4%Hispanic: 62.3%Black: 6.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.6%Race
White27.4%
Hispanic62.3%
Black6.2%
Asian0.7%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
35%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma251 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,593 (31.6%)
Some College4,165 (23.5%)
Associates3,536 (20%)
Bachelors1,889 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree2,278 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 23.5%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College23.5%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,579 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$104,472 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,043/mo
Total Housing Units10,330
Vacant Units2,015

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Bee County, TX

Bee County is located in Texas and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 30,374 residents. With a median age of 35.51, it is a relatively young county.

Bee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,579 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Bee County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $104,472 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,043. Homeownership rates are high at 71.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Bee County are majority Hispanic (62.31%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Bee County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 9 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 Bee County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
78102 Beeville 27,000 $59,591 $106,600 $1,049 6.2% 22.2%
78104 Beeville 112 $71,875 6.8% 0.0%
78125 Mineral 26 $30,833 $333,300 0.0% 63.2%
78142 Normanna 31 $35,938 38.7%
78145 Pawnee 48 $31,563 $23,800 6.7% 6.1%
78146 Pettus 740 $48,393 $128,100 5.9% 20.1%
78389 Skidmore 2,036 $37,168 $56,700 $953 2.7% 42.3%
78162 Tuleta 240 $43,274 $188,900 0.0% 34.2%
78391 Tynan 141 $46,797 $1,200 13.3% 23.0%