City

Hillister, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Tyler County  ·  Texas

👥706Population
💰$42,388Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂63.3Median Age
🏠$202,400Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓1.4%College Grads▼ 96% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 7.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic7.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
14%
45–64
24%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads1.4% ▼ 96% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.7%)
HS Graduate303 (52.2%)
Some College138 (23.8%)
Associates127 (21.9%)
Graduate Degree8 (1.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 52.2%Some College: 23.8%Associates: 21.9%Graduate: 1.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad52.2%
Some College23.8%
Associates21.9%
Graduate1.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.4%Renter: 5.6%Tenure
Owner94.4%
Renter5.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,388 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$202,400 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units301
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
1%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
74%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Hillister, TX

Hillister is a city in Texas, located in Tyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 706 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.3 years.

Economically, Hillister is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,388 is below the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hillister is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hillister is less-educated. 1.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hillister
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77624 706 $42,388 $202,400 $1,063 3.7% 1.4% 94.4%