County

Knox County, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥3,226Population
💰$52,678Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$67,836Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.7%Hispanic: 34.8%Black: 3.4%Asian: 5.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White56.7%
Hispanic34.8%
Black3.4%
Asian5.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (3.8%)
HS Graduate725 (36.4%)
Some College409 (20.5%)
Associates294 (14.7%)
Bachelors143 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree348 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College20.5%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,678 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$67,835 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$689/mo
Total Housing Units1,707
Vacant Units504

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
53%
About Knox County, TX

Knox County is located in Texas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,226 residents. With a median age of 41.22, it is a middle-aged county.

Knox County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,677 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Knox County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $67,835 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $689. Homeownership rates are high at 79.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Knox County are majority White (56.7%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Knox County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 4 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 Knox County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79505 Benjamin 236 $49,375 $61,300 $520 0.0% 34.0%
79529 Knox City 1,052 $41,023 $66,000 $772 2.5% 24.9%
76371 Munday 1,801 $59,918 $73,000 $663 1.0% 23.4%