County

Irion County, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Texas

👥1,323Population
💰$57,561Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$136,200Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.4%Hispanic: 32.4%Other: 11.2%Race
White66.4%
Hispanic32.4%
Other11.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate227 (26.3%)
Some College155 (18%)
Associates183 (21.2%)
Bachelors78 (9%)
Graduate Degree217 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 18%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College18.0%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,561 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$136,200 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,028/mo
Total Housing Units734
Vacant Units184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Irion County, TX

Irion County is located in Texas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,323 residents. With a median age of 49.32, it is a mature county.

Irion County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,561 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Irion County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $136,200 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,028. Homeownership rates are high at 87.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Irion County are majority White (66.44%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Irion County, TX is a solidly middle-class 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 Irion County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
76930 Barnhart 107 $55,893 0.0% 15.3%
76941 Mertzon 1,216 $57,708 $136,200 $1,028 0.7% 35.9%

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