City

Markham, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Matagorda County  ·  Texas

👥1,447Population
💰$53,929Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂20.6Median Age
🏠$119,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.6% Female 56.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.8%Hispanic: 26.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White70.8%
Hispanic26.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
24%
18–24
17%
25–44
19%
45–64
12%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.77
Below Poverty31.0% ▲ 210% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
HS Graduate127 (23.2%)
Some College173 (31.6%)
Associates105 (19.2%)
Graduate Degree142 (26%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 31.6%Associates: 19.2%Graduate: 26%Edu
HS Grad23.2%
Some College31.6%
Associates19.2%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.6%Renter: 9.4%Tenure
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,929 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$119,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units434
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
36%
$100k–$150k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
22%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Markham, TX

Markham is a city in Texas, located in Matagorda County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,447 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 20.6 years.

Economically, Markham is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,929 is below the national average. Approximately 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Markham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Markham is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Markham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77456 1,447 $53,929 $119,100 0.0% 26.0% 90.6%