County

Palo Pinto County, TX

8 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Texas

👥28,406Population
💰$65,051Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$171,379Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.5%Hispanic: 20%Black: 3.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White73.5%
Hispanic20.0%
Black3.2%
Asian1.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma510 (2.9%)
HS Graduate6,035 (33.9%)
Some College3,457 (19.4%)
Associates2,755 (15.5%)
Bachelors1,528 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree3,522 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College19.4%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,051 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$171,379 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,024/mo
Total Housing Units14,517
Vacant Units3,844

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Palo Pinto County, TX

Palo Pinto County is located in Texas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,406 residents. With a median age of 41.44, it is a middle-aged county.

Palo Pinto County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,051 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.6%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Palo Pinto County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $171,379 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,024. Homeownership rates are high at 68.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Palo Pinto County are primarily White (73.46%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Palo Pinto County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 8 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 Palo Pinto County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
76453 Gordon 1,474 $96,141 $322,700 $992 5.5% 49.8%
76449 Graford 2,157 $70,819 $268,000 $943 6.4% 37.0%
76067 Mineral Wells 20,906 $59,670 $156,000 $1,050 8.9% 23.5%
76463 Mingus 489 $52,917 $122,700 $1,188 2.8% 19.4%
76484 Palo Pinto 1,000 $93,684 $158,700 0.0% 27.4%
76472 Santo 1,343 $100,947 $160,600 3.8% 56.3%
76475 Strawn 1,037 $48,977 $114,500 $646 0.8% 32.6%