City

Hooks, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bowie County  ·  Texas

👥4,954Population
💰$58,025Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$128,700Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.1%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 15.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.9%Race
White70.1%
Hispanic8.1%
Black15.6%
Asian0.7%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,119 (38.1%)
Some College405 (13.8%)
Associates465 (15.8%)
Bachelors264 (9%)
Graduate Degree657 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College13.8%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,025 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$128,700 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$977/mo
Total Housing Units2,317
Vacant Units458

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Hooks, TX

Hooks is a city in Texas, located in Bowie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,954 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Hooks is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,025 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hooks is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $977 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hooks is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hooks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75561 4,954 $58,025 $128,700 $977 3.6% 31.4% 72.1%