City

Pecos, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Reeves County  ·  Texas

👥12,547Population
💰$56,541Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$116,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓15.0%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.2% Female 40.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.8%Hispanic: 85.1%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.1%Race
White11.8%
Hispanic85.1%
Black1.5%
Asian0.4%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads15.0% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma593 (9%)
HS Graduate3,112 (47%)
Some College903 (13.7%)
Associates1,013 (15.3%)
Bachelors440 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree554 (8.4%)

Education

No HS: 9%HS Grad: 47%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 8.4%Edu
No HS9.0%
HS Grad47.0%
Some College13.7%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate8.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,541 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$116,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$986/mo
Total Housing Units4,766
Vacant Units827

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About Pecos, TX

Pecos is a city in Texas, located in Reeves County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,547 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Pecos is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,541 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pecos is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $986 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pecos is less-educated. 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (85.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pecos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79772 12,547 $56,541 $116,000 $986 4.2% 15.0% 79.1%