City

New Waverly, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Walker County  ·  Texas

👥5,565Population
💰$79,018Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$219,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.2% Female 39.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.2%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 13%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White70.2%
Hispanic12.7%
Black13.0%
Asian1.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
31%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma54 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,237 (33.1%)
Some College477 (12.8%)
Associates992 (26.6%)
Bachelors219 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree753 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 26.6%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College12.8%
Associates26.6%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,018 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$219,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$987/mo
Total Housing Units2,624
Vacant Units475

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About New Waverly, TX

New Waverly is a city in Texas, located in Walker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,565 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, New Waverly is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,018 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Waverly is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $987 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Waverly is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.19%).

New Waverly, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in New Waverly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77358 5,565 $79,018 $219,000 $987 3.6% 26.1% 75.9%