City

May, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  Texas

👥2,118Population
💰$48,791Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$130,900Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 16.8%Black: 0.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic16.8%
Black0.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
HS Graduate654 (41.3%)
Some College160 (10.1%)
Associates371 (23.5%)
Bachelors147 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree250 (15.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
HS Grad41.3%
Some College10.1%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,791 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$130,900 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,508/mo
Total Housing Units1,762
Vacant Units763

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About May, TX

May is a city in Texas, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,118 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, May is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,791 is below the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in May is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,508 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of May is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in May
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76857 2,118 $48,791 $130,900 $1,508 8.1% 25.1% 66.8%