County

Briscoe County, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Texas

👥1,175Population
💰$42,246Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$75,580Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.3%Hispanic: 27.3%Black: 3.8%Other: 0.3%Race
White67.3%
Hispanic27.3%
Black3.8%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (2.3%)
HS Graduate235 (30.6%)
Some College135 (17.6%)
Associates133 (17.3%)
Bachelors90 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree158 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College17.6%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,246 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$75,580 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units902
Vacant Units352

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
55%
About Briscoe County, TX

Briscoe County is located in Texas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,175 residents. With a median age of 53.63, it is a mature county.

Briscoe County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $42,246 is below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Briscoe County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $75,580 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $760. Homeownership rates are high at 82.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Briscoe County are majority White (67.31%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Briscoe County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 2 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 Briscoe County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79255 Quitaque 448 $50,625 $65,000 $760 0.0% 41.2%
79257 Silverton 727 $37,083 $82,100 0.0% 26.7%

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