City

Orange Grove, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Jim Wells County  ·  Texas

👥5,066Population
💰$56,016Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$144,400Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.5%Hispanic: 55.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White41.5%
Hispanic55.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
19%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma50 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,147 (39.8%)
Some College382 (13.3%)
Associates649 (22.5%)
Bachelors237 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree417 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College13.3%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,016 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$144,400 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$799/mo
Total Housing Units2,285
Vacant Units414

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Orange Grove, TX

Orange Grove is a city in Texas, located in Jim Wells County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,066 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Orange Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,016 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Orange Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $799 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orange Grove is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (55.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orange Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78372 5,066 $56,016 $144,400 $799 7.4% 22.7% 75.9%