City

Matador, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Motley County  ·  Texas

👥777Population
💰$78,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$85,200Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 4.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic6.8%
Black4.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
11%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.5%)
HS Graduate159 (34.3%)
Some College22 (4.7%)
Associates118 (25.4%)
Bachelors36 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree122 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 25.4%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College4.7%
Associates25.4%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$85,200 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$581/mo
Total Housing Units472
Vacant Units177

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Matador, TX

Matador is a city in Texas, located in Motley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 777 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Matador is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,125 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Matador is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $581 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Matador is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.3%).

Matador, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Matador
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79244 777 $78,125 $85,200 $581 1.5% 34.1% 81.4%