City

Jefferson, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Texas

👥6,842Population
💰$48,983Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$119,400Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 153% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.2%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 21.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White71.2%
Hispanic3.2%
Black21.9%
Asian0.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 153% above avg
No HS Diploma60 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,611 (34.7%)
Some College885 (19.1%)
Associates761 (16.4%)
Bachelors396 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree931 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College19.1%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,983 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$119,400 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$856/mo
Total Housing Units4,140
Vacant Units1,029

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Jefferson, TX

Jefferson is a city in Texas, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,842 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Jefferson is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,983 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $856 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75657 6,842 $48,983 $119,400 $856 12.4% 28.6% 75.4%