County

Donley County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥3,429Population
💰$56,545Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$90,088Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.7%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 6.2%Asian: 2.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White78.7%
Hispanic12.4%
Black6.2%
Asian2.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
15%
25–44
18%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.6%)
HS Graduate600 (31.1%)
Some College321 (16.7%)
Associates411 (21.3%)
Bachelors199 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree384 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College16.7%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,545 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$90,088 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$714/mo
Total Housing Units1,998
Vacant Units747

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Donley County, TX

Donley County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,429 residents. With a median age of 44.55, it is a middle-aged county.

Donley County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,545 is below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.6% is well below the national average.

Housing in Donley County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $90,088 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $713. Homeownership rates are high at 73.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Donley County are primarily White (78.65%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Donley County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 3 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 Donley County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79226 Clarendon 2,873 $54,787 $92,900 $727 0.0% 30.2%
79237 Hedley 470 $67,292 $72,900 $634 0.0% 29.0%