County

Swisher County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥7,560Population
💰$43,173Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$94,786Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.8% Female 43.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.2%Hispanic: 43.6%Black: 7.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White44.2%
Hispanic43.6%
Black7.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty25.4% ▲ 154% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma124 (3%)
HS Graduate1,603 (38.8%)
Some College543 (13.2%)
Associates461 (11.2%)
Bachelors337 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,061 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College13.2%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,173 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$94,786 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units3,319
Vacant Units652

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About Swisher County, TX

Swisher County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,560 residents. With a median age of 35.55, it is a relatively young county.

Swisher County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $43,172 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 25.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Swisher County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $94,786 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $769. Homeownership rates are high at 65.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Swisher County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.2%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Swisher County, TX is a working-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 Swisher County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79042 Happy 1,181 $69,219 $119,100 $988 2.0% 45.6%
79052 Kress 1,064 $60,294 $98,200 $821 3.0% 38.1%
79088 Tulia 5,315 $33,958 $88,700 $711 4.5% 30.4%