City

George West, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Live Oak County  ·  Texas

👥4,694Population
💰$56,989Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$140,000Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.3%Hispanic: 50.5%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White45.3%
Hispanic50.5%
Black1.1%
Asian0.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma119 (4.6%)
HS Graduate866 (33.7%)
Some College302 (11.7%)
Associates681 (26.5%)
Bachelors188 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree415 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 26.5%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College11.7%
Associates26.5%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,989 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$140,000 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$897/mo
Total Housing Units2,175
Vacant Units492

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About George West, TX

George West is a city in Texas, located in Live Oak County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,694 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, George West is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,989 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in George West is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $897 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of George West is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in George West
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78022 4,694 $56,989 $140,000 $897 3.5% 23.5% 72.5%