City

Monahans, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Ward County  ·  Texas

👥9,558Population
💰$70,924Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$153,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓18.6%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.8%Hispanic: 53.7%Black: 5.2%Asian: 1.7%Other: 0.5%Race
White38.8%
Hispanic53.7%
Black5.2%
Asian1.7%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads18.6% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma328 (6%)
HS Graduate2,322 (42.2%)
Some College875 (15.9%)
Associates948 (17.2%)
Bachelors378 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree647 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 6%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS6.0%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College15.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,924 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$153,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$960/mo
Total Housing Units4,318
Vacant Units661

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
56%
About Monahans, TX

Monahans is a city in Texas, located in Ward County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,558 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Monahans is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,924 is near the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Monahans is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $960 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monahans is less-educated. 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (53.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monahans
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79756 9,558 $70,924 $153,200 $960 4.3% 18.6% 76.6%