Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 83 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,377 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 1,409 (19.3%) |
| Associates | 1,263 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 938 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,232 (16.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,555 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $87,012 ▼ 69% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $849/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,961 |
| Vacant Units | 908 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jones County is located in Texas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,920 residents. With a median age of 39.77, it is a middle-aged county.
Jones County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,555 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Jones County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $87,012 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $849. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jones County are majority White (66.67%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Jones County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79501 | Anson | 2,635 | $56,547 | $88,400 | $921 | 1.9% | 35.5% |
| 79503 | Avoca | 187 | $93,542 | $117,300 | — | 8.5% | 35.2% |
| 79520 | Hamlin | 2,576 | $62,390 | $72,700 | $847 | 1.5% | 32.0% |
| 79525 | Hawley | 2,926 | $88,972 | $123,800 | $593 | 1.6% | 24.2% |
| 79533 | Lueders | 525 | $57,788 | $52,700 | — | 12.5% | 31.9% |
| 79553 | Stamford | 3,071 | $45,489 | $66,800 | $1,033 | 1.8% | 27.3% |