County

Live Oak County, TX

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Texas

👥8,476Population
💰$51,811Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$147,841Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.1%Hispanic: 52.1%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.8%Race
White41.1%
Hispanic52.1%
Black2.9%
Asian0.5%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma138 (3%)
HS Graduate1,650 (35.3%)
Some College717 (15.3%)
Associates1,174 (25.1%)
Bachelors294 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree704 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 25.1%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College15.3%
Associates25.1%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,811 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$147,840 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$917/mo
Total Housing Units3,772
Vacant Units868

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Live Oak County, TX

Live Oak County is located in Texas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,476 residents. With a median age of 38.54, it is a middle-aged county.

Live Oak County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,811 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Live Oak County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $147,840 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $916. Homeownership rates are high at 70.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Live Oak County are majority Hispanic (52.09%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Live Oak County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 5 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 Live Oak County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
78022 George West 4,694 $56,989 $140,000 $897 3.5% 23.5%
78071 Three Rivers 3,478 $44,910 $160,900 $943 8.4% 20.5%
78075 Whitsett 304 $50,819 $119,500 29.6% 1.1%