City

Hereford, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Deaf Smith County  ·  Texas

👥18,441Population
💰$54,207Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂31.2Median Age
🏠$111,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓18.2%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.8%Hispanic: 76.9%Black: 0.8%Other: 0.5%Race
White20.8%
Hispanic76.9%
Black0.8%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads18.2% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma438 (5.3%)
HS Graduate3,598 (43.6%)
Some College1,581 (19.2%)
Associates1,125 (13.6%)
Bachelors362 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree1,142 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 43.6%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad43.6%
Some College19.2%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.1%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,207 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$111,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units7,026
Vacant Units1,080

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Hereford, TX

Hereford is a city in Texas, located in Deaf Smith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,441 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.2 years.

Economically, Hereford is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,207 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hereford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $921 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hereford is less-educated. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (76.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hereford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79045 18,441 $54,207 $111,800 $921 3.3% 18.2% 65.9%