City

Palacios, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Matagorda County  ·  Texas

👥7,267Population
💰$69,500Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$170,600Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.7% Female 43.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.7%Hispanic: 54%Black: 0.4%Asian: 5.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White38.7%
Hispanic54.0%
Black0.4%
Asian5.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma541 (11.4%)
HS Graduate975 (20.6%)
Some College702 (14.9%)
Associates751 (15.9%)
Bachelors672 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree1,085 (23%)

Education

No HS: 11.4%HS Grad: 20.6%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS11.4%
HS Grad20.6%
Some College14.9%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,500 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$170,600 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units3,793
Vacant Units935

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Palacios, TX

Palacios is a city in Texas, located in Matagorda County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,267 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Palacios is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,500 is near the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palacios is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palacios is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palacios
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77465 7,267 $69,500 $170,600 $748 0.4% 37.2% 80.3%