County

San Saba County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥5,604Population
💰$56,150Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$157,666Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62%Hispanic: 30.8%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White62.0%
Hispanic30.8%
Black2.8%
Asian0.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,240 (36.2%)
Some College634 (18.5%)
Associates562 (16.4%)
Bachelors129 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree808 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College18.5%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,150 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$157,666 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$927/mo
Total Housing Units2,689
Vacant Units700

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About San Saba County, TX

San Saba County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,604 residents. With a median age of 40.01, it is a middle-aged county.

San Saba County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,149 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.4% is above the national average.

Housing in San Saba County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $157,666 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $927. Homeownership rates are high at 67.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of San Saba County are majority White (62.04%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

San Saba 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 San Saba County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
76871 Richland Springs 560 $85,144 $165,600 $858 2.8% 33.2%
76877 San Saba 4,527 $52,563 $157,800 $889 2.8% 27.6%