County

Scurry County, TX

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Texas

👥16,776Population
💰$60,571Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$110,816Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.9%Hispanic: 42.3%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White49.9%
Hispanic42.3%
Black2.9%
Asian0.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma323 (3.3%)
HS Graduate2,513 (25.6%)
Some College2,087 (21.2%)
Associates1,753 (17.8%)
Bachelors1,210 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree1,938 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College21.2%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,571 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$110,815 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$908/mo
Total Housing Units7,057
Vacant Units1,043

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Scurry County, TX

Scurry County is located in Texas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,776 residents. With a median age of 36.42, it is a relatively young county.

Scurry County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,571 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Scurry County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $110,815 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $907. Homeownership rates are high at 77.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Scurry County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.9%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Scurry County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 6 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 Scurry County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79517 Fluvanna 114 $66,339 1.0% 37.7%
79526 Hermleigh 978 $71,818 $145,500 $747 4.7% 38.2%
79527 Ira 179 $83,125 $121,900 5.6% 21.7%
79549 Snyder 15,505 $59,559 $108,500 $918 2.0% 31.8%