County

Waller County, TX

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Texas

👥51,722Population
💰$66,437Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂31.8Median Age
🏠$263,688Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.8%Hispanic: 32.4%Black: 27.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3%Race
White35.8%
Hispanic32.4%
Black27.6%
Asian0.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
20%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma1,456 (5.5%)
HS Graduate8,455 (31.9%)
Some College2,937 (11.1%)
Associates5,487 (20.7%)
Bachelors1,765 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree6,428 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College11.1%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.6%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,437 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$263,687 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,189/mo
Total Housing Units17,679
Vacant Units1,923

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
65%
About Waller County, TX

Waller County is located in Texas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 51,722 residents. With a median age of 31.81, it is a relatively young county.

Waller County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,436 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Waller County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $263,687 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,189. Homeownership rates are high at 63.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Waller County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 35.8%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Waller County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 5 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 Waller County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
77423 Brookshire 16,689 $82,280 $266,100 $1,340 4.4% 40.2%
77445 Hempstead 14,943 $63,650 $270,900 $1,251 5.9% 18.3%
77466 Pattison 258 $43,708 $295,800 8.4% 46.2%
77446 Prairie View 6,060 $19,262 $284,000 $883 19.7% 43.3%
77484 Waller 13,772 $71,446 $243,400 $1,075 7.5% 32.5%