City

Lockhart, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  Texas

👥20,599Population
💰$72,155Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$242,900Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.4%Hispanic: 52%Black: 3.8%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White39.4%
Hispanic52.0%
Black3.8%
Asian1.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma194 (1.6%)
HS Graduate4,959 (39.7%)
Some College2,314 (18.5%)
Associates1,755 (14%)
Bachelors646 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree2,629 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College18.5%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,155 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$242,900 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,162/mo
Total Housing Units7,660
Vacant Units598

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About Lockhart, TX

Lockhart is a city in Texas, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,599 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Lockhart is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,155 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lockhart is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,162 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lockhart is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lockhart
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78644 20,599 $72,155 $242,900 $1,162 1.3% 26.2% 71.8%