Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.2% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 348 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,597 (29.2%) |
| Some College | 3,525 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 3,618 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,725 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,350 (22.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,229 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,912 ▼ 18% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,000/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 13,201 |
| Vacant Units | 2,051 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Grimes County is located in Texas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 32,287 residents. With a median age of 40.69, it is a middle-aged county.
Grimes County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,229 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Grimes County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $227,912 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,000. Homeownership rates are high at 76.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Grimes County are majority White (57.73%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Grimes County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 8 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77830 | Anderson | 2,907 | $100,542 | $302,000 | $1,166 | 1.5% | 43.8% |
| 77831 | Bedias | 3,163 | $72,115 | $182,100 | $850 | 1.4% | 36.1% |
| 77861 | Iola | 2,785 | $67,857 | $260,400 | $1,146 | 5.0% | 40.8% |
| 77868 | Navasota | 18,863 | $61,949 | $200,400 | $934 | 4.7% | 24.9% |
| 77363 | Plantersville | 3,246 | $78,667 | $345,300 | $1,257 | 10.4% | 40.0% |
| 77873 | Richards | 1,179 | $77,976 | $208,400 | — | 3.0% | 42.4% |
| 77876 | Shiro | 144 | $69,559 | — | — | 0.0% | 28.0% |