City

De Kalb, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bowie County  ·  Texas

👥5,276Population
💰$58,147Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$128,700Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.9%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 12.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White72.9%
Hispanic9.7%
Black12.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,499 (44.2%)
Some College396 (11.7%)
Associates561 (16.5%)
Bachelors283 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree635 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 44.2%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad44.2%
Some College11.7%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,147 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$128,700 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units2,892
Vacant Units598

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About De Kalb, TX

De Kalb is a city in Texas, located in Bowie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,276 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, De Kalb is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,147 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in De Kalb is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of De Kalb is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.88%).

De Kalb, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in De Kalb
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75559 5,276 $58,147 $128,700 $690 4.3% 27.0% 72.2%