County

Carson County, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥5,627Population
💰$83,359Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$148,524Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.4%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White82.4%
Hispanic10.6%
Black1.0%
Asian1.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,016 (27.7%)
Some College441 (12%)
Associates840 (22.9%)
Bachelors356 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree990 (27%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 12%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College12.0%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,359 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$148,524 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units2,710
Vacant Units479

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Carson County, TX

Carson County is located in Texas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,627 residents. With a median age of 42.35, it is a middle-aged county.

Carson County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $83,358 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.8% is well below the national average.

Housing in Carson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $148,524 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $933. Homeownership rates are high at 77.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Carson County are primarily White (82.37%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Carson County, TX is a middle-income 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 Carson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79039 Groom 686 $83,068 $119,000 $875 0.3% 34.9%
79068 Panhandle 3,124 $86,604 $158,100 $981 0.8% 43.0%
79080 Skellytown 498 $54,286 $39,400 $847 2.1% 16.3%
79097 White Deer 1,319 $86,800 $182,400 $884 3.2% 28.5%