City

Olton, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lamb County  ·  Texas

👥2,191Population
💰$57,841Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$81,300Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26%Hispanic: 71.9%Black: 1%Other: 1.1%Race
White26.0%
Hispanic71.9%
Black1.0%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (3%)
HS Graduate392 (33.4%)
Some College207 (17.7%)
Associates185 (15.8%)
Bachelors169 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree184 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College17.7%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
45%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,841 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$81,300 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units958
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
52%
About Olton, TX

Olton is a city in Texas, located in Lamb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,191 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Olton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,841 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Olton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $843 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olton is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (71.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79064 2,191 $57,841 $81,300 $843 3.8% 30.1% 70.1%