City

Pettus, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bee County  ·  Texas

👥740Population
💰$48,393Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂28.8Median Age
🏠$128,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42%Hispanic: 54.9%Black: 1.1%Other: 2%Race
White42.0%
Hispanic54.9%
Black1.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
29%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.33
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (3.1%)
HS Graduate116 (32.4%)
Some College92 (25.7%)
Associates67 (18.7%)
Bachelors39 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree33 (9.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 25.7%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College25.7%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,393 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$128,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units277
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
68%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Pettus, TX

Pettus is a city in Texas, located in Bee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 740 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.8 years.

Economically, Pettus is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,393 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pettus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pettus is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (54.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pettus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78146 740 $48,393 $128,100 5.9% 20.1% 67.9%