City

Dimmitt, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Castro County  ·  Texas

👥4,789Population
💰$66,528Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$101,400Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.3%Hispanic: 71.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.9%Other: 0.2%Race
White25.3%
Hispanic71.5%
Black0.5%
Asian1.9%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma112 (4.7%)
HS Graduate718 (30.3%)
Some College323 (13.6%)
Associates357 (15.1%)
Bachelors153 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree709 (29.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College13.6%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,528 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$101,400 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$910/mo
Total Housing Units1,867
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
54%
About Dimmitt, TX

Dimmitt is a city in Texas, located in Castro County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,789 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Dimmitt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,528 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dimmitt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $910 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dimmitt is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (71.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dimmitt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79027 4,789 $66,528 $101,400 $910 2.1% 36.3% 67.3%