City

Nixon, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Gonzales County  ·  Texas

👥3,190Population
💰$49,032Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂28.4Median Age
🏠$84,200Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓11.8%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.7%Hispanic: 69.9%Black: 1.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White26.7%
Hispanic69.9%
Black1.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
17%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads11.8% ▼ 70% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma137 (8.8%)
HS Graduate818 (52.6%)
Some College254 (16.3%)
Associates162 (10.4%)
Bachelors109 (7%)
Graduate Degree74 (4.8%)

Education

No HS: 8.8%HS Grad: 52.6%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 4.8%Edu
No HS8.8%
HS Grad52.6%
Some College16.3%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate4.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,032 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$84,200 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,011/mo
Total Housing Units1,260
Vacant Units171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Nixon, TX

Nixon is a city in Texas, located in Gonzales County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,190 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.4 years.

Economically, Nixon is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,032 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Nixon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,011 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nixon is less-educated. 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (69.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nixon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78140 3,190 $49,032 $84,200 $1,011 3.6% 11.8% 66.9%