City

Mason, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  Texas

👥3,525Population
💰$75,048Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$271,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓54.1%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.9%Hispanic: 22.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.7%Race
White75.9%
Hispanic22.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.7%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads54.1% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate395 (19.3%)
Some College238 (11.7%)
Associates304 (14.9%)
Bachelors117 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree988 (48.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 48.4%Edu
HS Grad19.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate48.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,048 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$271,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units1,886
Vacant Units583

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Mason, TX

Mason is a city in Texas, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,525 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Mason is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,048 is near the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mason is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $751 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mason is well-educated. 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mason
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76856 3,525 $75,048 $271,500 $751 2.5% 54.1% 77.3%