City

Dickinson, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Galveston County  ·  Texas

👥47,164Population
💰$85,263Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$246,400Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.6%Hispanic: 37.1%Black: 9.5%Asian: 2.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White46.6%
Hispanic37.1%
Black9.5%
Asian2.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma798 (2.9%)
HS Graduate6,659 (24.5%)
Some College4,355 (16%)
Associates5,184 (19.1%)
Bachelors2,424 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree7,754 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 16%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad24.5%
Some College16.0%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,263 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$246,400 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,370/mo
Total Housing Units18,725
Vacant Units1,394

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Dickinson, TX

Dickinson is a city in Texas, located in Galveston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 47,164 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Dickinson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,263 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dickinson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,370 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dickinson is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Dickinson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77539 47,164 $85,263 $246,400 $1,370 4.4% 37.5% 74.8%