City

Delmita, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Starr County  ·  Texas

👥345Population
💰$29,327Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$86,800Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊13.0%Unemployment▲ 165% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.9%Hispanic: 99.1%Race
White0.9%
Hispanic99.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty44.1% ▲ 341% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment13.0% ▲ 165% above avg
HS Graduate62 (34.6%)
Some College41 (22.9%)
Associates27 (15.1%)
Bachelors11 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree38 (21.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
HS Grad34.6%
Some College22.9%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,327 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$86,800 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units190
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Delmita, TX

Delmita is a city in Texas, located in Starr County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 345 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Delmita is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,327 is well below the national average. Approximately 44.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Delmita is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delmita is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (99.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Delmita
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78536 345 $29,327 $86,800 13.0% 27.4% 82.3%