City

Garwood, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Colorado County  ·  Texas

👥1,434Population
💰$65,761Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂26.7Median Age
🏠$229,800Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.7%Hispanic: 36.3%Black: 22.1%Asian: 0.9%Race
White40.7%
Hispanic36.3%
Black22.1%
Asian0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
35%
18–24
1%
25–44
21%
45–64
16%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.98
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
HS Graduate294 (40%)
Some College98 (13.3%)
Associates135 (18.4%)
Bachelors65 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree143 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 40%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad40.0%
Some College13.3%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,761 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$229,800 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$612/mo
Total Housing Units471
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Garwood, TX

Garwood is a city in Texas, located in Colorado County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,434 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.7 years.

Economically, Garwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,761 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Garwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $612 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garwood is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Garwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77442 1,434 $65,761 $229,800 $612 1.3% 28.3% 75.8%