City

Hermleigh, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Scurry County  ·  Texas

👥978Population
💰$71,818Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$145,500Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.1% Female 42.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.3%Hispanic: 19.3%Other: 5.1%Race
White75.3%
Hispanic19.3%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
24%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma35 (6.3%)
HS Graduate169 (30.5%)
Some College69 (12.4%)
Associates70 (12.6%)
Bachelors58 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree154 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 6.3%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS6.3%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,818 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$145,500 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units467
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Hermleigh, TX

Hermleigh is a city in Texas, located in Scurry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 978 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Hermleigh is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,818 is near the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hermleigh is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hermleigh is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hermleigh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79526 978 $71,818 $145,500 $747 4.7% 38.2% 85.6%