City

Penelope, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hill County  ·  Texas

👥353Population
💰$75,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$133,300Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.5%Hispanic: 22.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White74.5%
Hispanic22.7%
Asian0.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
21%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (8.8%)
HS Graduate68 (31.5%)
Some College9 (4.2%)
Associates33 (15.3%)
Bachelors23 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree64 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 8.8%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS8.8%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College4.2%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.5%Renter: 4.6%Tenure
Owner95.5%
Renter4.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$133,300 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units155
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Penelope, TX

Penelope is a city in Texas, located in Hill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 353 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Penelope is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,500 is near the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Penelope is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $900 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Penelope is well-educated. 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Penelope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76676 353 $75,500 $133,300 $900 1.9% 40.3% 95.5%