City

Muleshoe, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bailey County  ·  Texas

👥7,264Population
💰$71,025Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$104,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.9%Hispanic: 64.3%Black: 0.5%Other: 4.3%Race
White30.9%
Hispanic64.3%
Black0.5%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
14%
25–44
25%
45–64
16%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma322 (9.6%)
HS Graduate1,005 (30%)
Some College278 (8.3%)
Associates807 (24.1%)
Bachelors227 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree707 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 9.6%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 24.1%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS9.6%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College8.3%
Associates24.1%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,025 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$104,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units2,850
Vacant Units542

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
53%
About Muleshoe, TX

Muleshoe is a city in Texas, located in Bailey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,264 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Muleshoe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,025 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Muleshoe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Muleshoe is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (64.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Muleshoe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79347 7,264 $71,025 $104,900 $748 0.4% 27.9% 77.0%