City

Lometa, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lampasas County  ·  Texas

👥1,653Population
💰$64,750Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$247,200Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 13%Black: 0.3%Asian: 3.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic13.0%
Black0.3%
Asian3.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.4%)
HS Graduate262 (24.6%)
Some College191 (18%)
Associates166 (15.6%)
Bachelors97 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree332 (31.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 18%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 31.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College18.0%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate31.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,750 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$247,200 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$663/mo
Total Housing Units774
Vacant Units255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
62%
About Lometa, TX

Lometa is a city in Texas, located in Lampasas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,653 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Lometa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,750 is below the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lometa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $663 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lometa is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lometa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76853 1,653 $64,750 $247,200 $663 4.2% 40.4% 80.7%