City

La Vernia, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  Texas

👥15,001Population
💰$126,726Median HH Income▲ 66% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$359,900Median Home Value▲ 29% above avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.3%Hispanic: 23.1%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White70.3%
Hispanic23.1%
Black2.1%
Asian0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma97 (1%)
HS Graduate2,503 (25.6%)
Some College1,206 (12.4%)
Associates1,799 (18.4%)
Bachelors912 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree3,244 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College12.4%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.7%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$126,726 ▲ 66% above avg
Median Home Value$359,900 ▲ 29% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,086/mo
Total Housing Units5,304
Vacant Units227

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
65%
About La Vernia, TX

La Vernia is a city in Texas, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,001 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, La Vernia is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $126,726 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Vernia is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $359,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,086 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Vernia is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Vernia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78121 15,001 $126,726 $359,900 $1,086 3.2% 42.6% 89.3%