City

Martindale, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  Texas

👥3,687Population
💰$48,409Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$223,000Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊13.5%Unemployment▲ 175% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.9%Hispanic: 61.3%Black: 1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.3%Race
White32.9%
Hispanic61.3%
Black1.0%
Asian0.5%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
43%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment13.5% ▲ 175% above avg
No HS Diploma95 (4.2%)
HS Graduate745 (33%)
Some College233 (10.3%)
Associates576 (25.5%)
Bachelors61 (2.7%)
Graduate Degree550 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 25.5%Bachelors: 2.7%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College10.3%
Associates25.5%
Bachelors2.7%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,409 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$223,000 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,012/mo
Total Housing Units1,534
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
62%
About Martindale, TX

Martindale is a city in Texas, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,687 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Martindale is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,409 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Martindale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,012 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Martindale is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (61.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Martindale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78655 3,687 $48,409 $223,000 $1,012 13.5% 27.0% 64.0%