City

Jayton, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Texas

👥568Population
💰$72,165Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.2Median Age
🏠$101,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic14.4%
Black0.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
22%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (2.1%)
HS Graduate81 (21.3%)
Some College62 (16.3%)
Associates64 (16.8%)
Bachelors35 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree131 (34.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 21.3%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 34.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad21.3%
Some College16.3%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate34.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,165 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$101,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units307
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Jayton, TX

Jayton is a city in Texas, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 568 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.2 years.

Economically, Jayton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,165 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jayton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jayton is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79528 568 $72,165 $101,600 $869 5.8% 43.6% 81.1%