County

Motley County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥1,238Population
💰$67,254Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$87,624Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 4.3%Other: 5.5%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic9.1%
Black4.3%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.8%)
HS Graduate293 (35.3%)
Some College106 (12.8%)
Associates157 (18.9%)
Bachelors56 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree211 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College12.8%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,254 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$87,623 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$679/mo
Total Housing Units724
Vacant Units269

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
56%
About Motley County, TX

Motley County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,238 residents. With a median age of 47.81, it is a mature county.

Motley County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,253 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Motley County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $87,623 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $678. Homeownership rates are high at 74.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Motley County are primarily White (82.64%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Motley County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 3 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 Motley County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79234 Flomot 119 $80,583 $213,300 0.0% 42.9%
79244 Matador 777 $78,125 $85,200 $581 1.5% 34.1%
79256 Roaring Springs 342 $37,917 $49,400 $900 0.0% 25.5%