County

Castro County, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥6,894Population
💰$65,982Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$101,095Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29%Hispanic: 66.7%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.9%Other: 1%Race
White29.0%
Hispanic66.7%
Black1.4%
Asian1.9%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma241 (6.8%)
HS Graduate1,123 (31.5%)
Some College413 (11.6%)
Associates562 (15.8%)
Bachelors277 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree947 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 6.8%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS6.8%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College11.6%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,982 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$101,094 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units2,759
Vacant Units476

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
53%
About Castro County, TX

Castro County is located in Texas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,894 residents. With a median age of 33.36, it is a relatively young county.

Castro County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,982 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Castro County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $101,094 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $940. Homeownership rates are high at 66.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Castro County are majority Hispanic (66.7%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Castro 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 Castro County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79027 Dimmitt 4,789 $66,528 $101,400 $910 2.1% 36.3%
79043 Hart 1,511 $55,301 $62,700 $1,036 4.4% 23.3%
79063 Nazareth 594 $88,750 $196,300 2.3% 42.9%