Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.5% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 251 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,593 (31.6%) |
| Some College | 4,165 (23.5%) |
| Associates | 3,536 (20%) |
| Bachelors | 1,889 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,278 (12.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,579 ▼ 25% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $104,472 ▼ 63% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,043/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,330 |
| Vacant Units | 2,015 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |