City

Decatur, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Wise County  ·  Texas

👥20,912Population
💰$88,083Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$304,300Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.3%Hispanic: 25.3%Black: 1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White69.3%
Hispanic25.3%
Black1.0%
Asian0.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma372 (2.9%)
HS Graduate3,587 (28.1%)
Some College2,119 (16.6%)
Associates2,455 (19.2%)
Bachelors1,296 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree2,937 (23%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College16.6%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,083 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$304,300 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,358/mo
Total Housing Units8,047
Vacant Units786

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Decatur, TX

Decatur is a city in Texas, located in Wise County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,912 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Decatur is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,083 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Decatur is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $304,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,358 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Decatur is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.31%).

Decatur, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Decatur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76234 20,912 $88,083 $304,300 $1,358 4.2% 33.2% 80.6%