City

Mertens, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hill County  ·  Texas

👥245Population
💰$43,889Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂29.9Median Age
🏠$91,500Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.4%Hispanic: 21.2%Other: 0.4%Race
White78.4%
Hispanic21.2%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
35%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (6.2%)
HS Graduate57 (39%)
Some College16 (11%)
Associates19 (13%)
Bachelors37 (25.3%)
Graduate Degree8 (5.5%)

Education

No HS: 6.2%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 11%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 25.3%Graduate: 5.5%Edu
No HS6.2%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College11.0%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors25.3%
Graduate5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50%Renter: 50%Tenure
Owner50.0%
Renter50.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
49%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,889 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$91,500 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units105
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
50%
About Mertens, TX

Mertens is a city in Texas, located in Hill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 245 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.9 years.

Economically, Mertens is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,889 is below the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mertens is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,500, which is well below the national average.

The population of Mertens is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mertens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76666 245 $43,889 $91,500 1.6% 30.8% 50.0%