City

Groom, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Carson County  ·  Texas

👥686Population
💰$83,068Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$119,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 2.3%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.3%)
HS Graduate155 (33.5%)
Some College49 (10.6%)
Associates91 (19.7%)
Bachelors73 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree88 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College10.6%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,068 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$119,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units370
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
56%
About Groom, TX

Groom is a city in Texas, located in Carson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 686 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Groom is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,068 is near the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Groom is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Groom is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.75%).

Groom, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Groom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79039 686 $83,068 $119,000 $875 0.3% 34.9% 83.1%