City

Gause, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Milam County  ·  Texas

👥1,261Population
💰$60,511Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$311,400Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 5.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic5.8%
Black5.5%
Asian1.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (2.4%)
HS Graduate326 (41.5%)
Some College68 (8.7%)
Associates148 (18.9%)
Bachelors31 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree193 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College8.7%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,511 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$311,400 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units555
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
63%
About Gause, TX

Gause is a city in Texas, located in Milam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,261 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Gause is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,511 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gause is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $311,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gause is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gause
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77857 1,261 $60,511 $311,400 $690 3.0% 28.5% 86.9%