Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.3% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 158 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,044 (40.7%) |
| Some College | 1,765 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 2,230 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 918 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,269 (18.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,700 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,655 ▼ 38% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $848/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,738 |
| Vacant Units | 2,937 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Leon County is located in Texas and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,363 residents. With a median age of 44.9, it is a middle-aged county.
Leon County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,700 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Leon County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $171,655 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $847. Homeownership rates are high at 78.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Leon County are primarily White (73.09%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Leon County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75831 | Buffalo | 4,769 | $52,188 | $99,200 | $861 | 3.7% | 20.2% |
| 75833 | Centerville | 3,143 | $69,024 | $164,200 | $726 | 2.1% | 27.6% |
| 75846 | Jewett | 2,561 | $71,563 | $208,500 | $905 | 6.9% | 32.4% |
| 77865 | Marquez | 1,818 | $64,063 | $183,800 | $1,197 | 0.8% | 19.8% |
| 77871 | Normangee | 2,744 | $65,938 | $245,100 | $748 | 4.6% | 34.0% |
| 75855 | Oakwood | 2,779 | $42,100 | $164,300 | $781 | 1.4% | 24.6% |