City

Lyford, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Willacy County  ·  Texas

👥4,079Population
💰$57,000Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$103,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.6%Hispanic: 86.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White12.6%
Hispanic86.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.26
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma198 (9.1%)
HS Graduate846 (38.7%)
Some College238 (10.9%)
Associates375 (17.1%)
Bachelors58 (2.7%)
Graduate Degree472 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 9.1%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 2.7%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS9.1%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College10.9%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors2.7%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,000 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$103,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units1,459
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Lyford, TX

Lyford is a city in Texas, located in Willacy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,079 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Lyford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,000 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lyford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lyford is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (86.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lyford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78569 4,079 $57,000 $103,200 $682 3.2% 24.2% 82.6%