City

Mineral Wells, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Palo Pinto County  ·  Texas

👥20,906Population
💰$59,670Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$156,000Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.1%Hispanic: 22.3%Black: 3.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White70.1%
Hispanic22.3%
Black3.6%
Asian1.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma444 (3.5%)
HS Graduate4,553 (36.3%)
Some College2,707 (21.6%)
Associates1,892 (15.1%)
Bachelors1,098 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,845 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 21.6%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College21.6%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,670 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$156,000 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,050/mo
Total Housing Units8,660
Vacant Units1,020

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Mineral Wells, TX

Mineral Wells is a city in Texas, located in Palo Pinto County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,906 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Mineral Wells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,670 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mineral Wells is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,050 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mineral Wells is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.06%).

Mineral Wells, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mineral Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76067 20,906 $59,670 $156,000 $1,050 8.9% 23.5% 62.4%

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