City

Happy, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Swisher County  ·  Texas

👥1,181Population
💰$69,219Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂28.9Median Age
🏠$119,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓45.6%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.8%Hispanic: 29.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.2%Race
White69.8%
Hispanic29.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
30%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads45.6% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate236 (37.9%)
Some College26 (4.2%)
Associates76 (12.2%)
Bachelors79 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree205 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College4.2%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,219 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$119,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$988/mo
Total Housing Units526
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Happy, TX

Happy is a city in Texas, located in Swisher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,181 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.9 years.

Economically, Happy is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,219 is near the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Happy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $988 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Happy is well-educated. 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (69.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Happy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79042 1,181 $69,219 $119,100 $988 2.0% 45.6% 81.8%