County

Val Verde County, TX

7 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥47,606Population
💰$59,572Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂32.4Median Age
🏠$151,669Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.6%Hispanic: 81.1%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.2%Race
White15.6%
Hispanic81.1%
Black1.2%
Asian0.6%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2,012 (8.3%)
HS Graduate7,007 (28.8%)
Some College4,156 (17.1%)
Associates2,867 (11.8%)
Bachelors2,277 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree5,998 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 8.3%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS8.3%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College17.1%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,572 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$151,668 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$957/mo
Total Housing Units18,604
Vacant Units1,916

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Val Verde County, TX

Val Verde County is located in Texas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 47,606 residents. With a median age of 32.43, it is a relatively young county.

Val Verde County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,571 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 17.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Val Verde County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $151,668 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $957. Homeownership rates are high at 66.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Val Verde County are primarily Hispanic (81.09%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Val Verde County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 7 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 Val Verde County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
78837 Comstock 137 $47,153 $209,700 0.0% 55.7%
78840 Del Rio 47,053 $59,608 $151,500 $957 4.6% 33.6%