City

Dilley, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Frio County  ·  Texas

👥6,160Population
💰$51,111Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂29.3Median Age
🏠$99,800Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.4% Female 37.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.6%Hispanic: 74.3%Black: 5.8%Asian: 1%Other: 0.9%Race
White17.6%
Hispanic74.3%
Black5.8%
Asian1.0%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
10%
25–44
34%
45–64
16%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,067 (39.8%)
Some College577 (21.5%)
Associates347 (12.9%)
Bachelors226 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree420 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College21.5%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62%Renter: 38%Tenure
Owner62.0%
Renter38.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,111 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$99,800 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units1,599
Vacant Units325

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Dilley, TX

Dilley is a city in Texas, located in Frio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,160 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.3 years.

Economically, Dilley is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,111 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dilley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dilley is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (74.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dilley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78017 6,160 $51,111 $99,800 $925 2.9% 24.1% 62.0%