City

Cross Plains, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Callahan County  ·  Texas

👥1,812Population
💰$46,033Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$112,400Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 4.6%Other: 5.3%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate389 (32%)
Some College208 (17.1%)
Associates207 (17%)
Bachelors97 (8%)
Graduate Degree313 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College17.1%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,033 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$112,400 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units1,059
Vacant Units316

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Cross Plains, TX

Cross Plains is a city in Texas, located in Callahan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,812 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Cross Plains is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,033 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cross Plains is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cross Plains is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.79%).

Cross Plains, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Cross Plains
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76443 1,812 $46,033 $112,400 $800 8.9% 33.7% 72.0%