County

Walker County, TX

11 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥79,307Population
💰$51,670Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$202,203Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.3% Female 40.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.7%Hispanic: 21.5%Black: 19.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White53.7%
Hispanic21.5%
Black19.7%
Asian1.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
18%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma591 (1.3%)
HS Graduate13,923 (30.2%)
Some College8,825 (19.1%)
Associates8,440 (18.3%)
Bachelors3,873 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree10,497 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College19.1%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.4%Renter: 41.6%Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,670 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$202,203 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$983/mo
Total Housing Units30,369
Vacant Units4,836

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Walker County, TX

Walker County is located in Texas and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 79,307 residents. With a median age of 35.91, it is a relatively young county.

Walker County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,670 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Walker County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $202,203 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $983.

The residents of Walker County are majority White (53.65%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Walker County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 11 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 Walker County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
77320 Huntsville 37,458 $51,765 $174,400 $975 6.4% 26.5%
77340 Huntsville 35,439 $46,878 $229,000 $992 9.0% 37.9%
77358 New Waverly 5,565 $79,018 $219,000 $987 3.6% 26.1%
77367 Riverside 634 $73,923 $199,600 $961 6.3% 44.9%

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