County

Cottle County, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Texas

👥1,243Population
💰$38,359Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$49,700Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.5%Hispanic: 27.4%Black: 5.2%Other: 9%Race
White57.5%
Hispanic27.4%
Black5.2%
Other9.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty23.8% ▲ 138% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma45 (5.9%)
HS Graduate191 (25.1%)
Some College131 (17.2%)
Associates153 (20.1%)
Bachelors42 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree198 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.9%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS5.9%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College17.2%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,359 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$49,700 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$323/mo
Total Housing Units898
Vacant Units364

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Cottle County, TX

Cottle County is located in Texas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,243 residents. With a median age of 43.86, it is a middle-aged county.

Cottle County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $38,359 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 23.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Cottle County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $49,700 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $323. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cottle County are majority White (57.45%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cottle County, TX is a lower-income 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 Cottle County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79248 Paducah 1,124 $38,359 $49,700 $323 8.0% 33.7%

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