City

Nome, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Texas

👥524Population
💰$55,833Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$170,500Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.3% Female 56.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.1%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 18.5%Asian: 1.5%Race
White74.1%
Hispanic5.9%
Black18.5%
Asian1.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
HS Graduate183 (46.2%)
Some College28 (7.1%)
Associates77 (19.4%)
Bachelors23 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree85 (21.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
HS Grad46.2%
Some College7.1%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,833 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$170,500 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units259
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Nome, TX

Nome is a city in Texas, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 524 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Nome is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,833 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Nome is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nome is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nome
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77629 524 $55,833 $170,500 7.3% 27.3% 87.0%