City

Mathis, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  San Patricio County  ·  Texas

👥9,474Population
💰$41,286Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$87,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.9%Hispanic: 60.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.2%Race
White32.9%
Hispanic60.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma307 (5.5%)
HS Graduate1,804 (32.3%)
Some College1,031 (18.5%)
Associates1,085 (19.5%)
Bachelors586 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree764 (13.7%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College18.5%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,286 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$87,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units4,992
Vacant Units1,225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Mathis, TX

Mathis is a city in Texas, located in San Patricio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,474 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Mathis is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,286 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mathis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $806 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mathis is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (60.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mathis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78368 9,474 $41,286 $87,300 $806 6.6% 24.2% 75.7%