County

Callahan County, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥12,983Population
💰$66,746Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$138,698Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 11.6%Black: 2.2%Asian: 1%Other: 3.5%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic11.6%
Black2.2%
Asian1.0%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma77 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,724 (32.3%)
Some College1,637 (19.4%)
Associates1,307 (15.5%)
Bachelors726 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,968 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College19.4%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,746 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$138,697 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$857/mo
Total Housing Units6,033
Vacant Units1,291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Callahan County, TX

Callahan County is located in Texas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,983 residents. With a median age of 41.92, it is a middle-aged county.

Callahan County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,745 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.8% is near the national average.

Housing in Callahan County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $138,697 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $856. Homeownership rates are high at 80.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Callahan County are primarily White (81.47%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Callahan County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 4 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 Callahan County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79504 Baird 2,995 $67,740 $112,500 $739 3.6% 29.9%
79510 Clyde 8,135 $71,032 $154,200 $913 3.6% 32.4%
76443 Cross Plains 1,812 $46,033 $112,400 $800 8.9% 33.7%
76469 Putnam 41 $59,000 0.0% 16.0%