City

Plains, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Yoakum County  ·  Texas

👥1,642Population
💰$74,172Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂25.6Median Age
🏠$118,400Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.0% Female 59.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.7%Hispanic: 52.9%Asian: 4%Other: 10.4%Race
White32.7%
Hispanic52.9%
Asian4.0%
Other10.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
22%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (4.2%)
HS Graduate193 (23.2%)
Some College155 (18.7%)
Associates270 (32.5%)
Bachelors44 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree134 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 32.5%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College18.7%
Associates32.5%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,172 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$118,400 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$868/mo
Total Housing Units728
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
51%
About Plains, TX

Plains is a city in Texas, located in Yoakum County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,642 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.6 years.

Economically, Plains is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,172 is near the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Plains is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $868 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plains is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plains
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79355 1,642 $74,172 $118,400 $868 8.1% 21.4% 67.3%