City

Dyess Afb, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Taylor County  ·  Texas

👥3,636Population
💰$61,020Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂22.9Median Age
🏠$490,000Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓60.5%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.3%Hispanic: 15.2%Black: 12.9%Asian: 3.3%Other: 8.1%Race
White60.3%
Hispanic15.2%
Black12.9%
Asian3.3%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
18%
18–24
28%
25–44
35%
45–64
3%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.23
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads60.5% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
HS Graduate132 (9.5%)
Some College103 (7.4%)
Associates316 (22.7%)
Bachelors330 (23.7%)
Graduate Degree512 (36.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 9.5%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 22.7%Bachelors: 23.7%Graduate: 36.8%Edu
HS Grad9.5%
Some College7.4%
Associates22.7%
Bachelors23.7%
Graduate36.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 9.3%Renter: 90.7%Tenure
Owner9.3%
Renter90.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,020 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$490,000 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,355/mo
Total Housing Units956
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
3%
2000+
88%
About Dyess Afb, TX

Dyess Afb is a city in Texas, located in Taylor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,636 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.9 years.

Economically, Dyess Afb is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,020 is below the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dyess Afb is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $490,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,355 per month. At 9.3% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Dyess Afb is highly educated. 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (60.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dyess Afb
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79607 3,636 $61,020 $490,000 $1,355 2.6% 60.5% 9.3%