City

Ira, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Scurry County  ·  Texas

👥179Population
💰$83,125Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$121,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 8.9%Other: 4.5%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
1%
25–44
37%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (2.8%)
HS Graduate49 (34.3%)
Some College32 (22.4%)
Associates27 (18.9%)
Bachelors2 (1.4%)
Graduate Degree29 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 22.4%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 1.4%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College22.4%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors1.4%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.3%Renter: 4.7%Tenure
Owner95.3%
Renter4.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,125 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$121,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units155
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Ira, TX

Ira is a city in Texas, located in Scurry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 179 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Ira is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,125 is near the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ira is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ira is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.59%).

Ira, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Ira
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79527 179 $83,125 $121,900 5.6% 21.7% 95.3%