City

Crystal City, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Zavala County  ·  Texas

👥7,333Population
💰$43,769Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂33.5Median Age
🏠$91,900Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.3%Hispanic: 92.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Race
White7.3%
Hispanic92.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty36.4% ▲ 264% above avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma124 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,092 (30.5%)
Some College756 (21.1%)
Associates947 (26.5%)
Bachelors266 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree395 (11%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 26.5%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 11%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College21.1%
Associates26.5%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
17%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,769 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$91,900 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$448/mo
Total Housing Units3,053
Vacant Units385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Crystal City, TX

Crystal City is a city in Texas, located in Zavala County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,333 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.5 years.

Economically, Crystal City is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,769 is below the national average. Approximately 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Crystal City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $448 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crystal City is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (92.46%).

Crystal City, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Crystal City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78839 7,333 $43,769 $91,900 $448 8.3% 18.5% 69.6%