City

Portland, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  San Patricio County  ·  Texas

👥20,152Population
💰$81,580Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$225,800Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.7%Hispanic: 41.2%Black: 1.8%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White50.7%
Hispanic41.2%
Black1.8%
Asian2.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma76 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,688 (29.8%)
Some College1,971 (15.9%)
Associates2,369 (19.1%)
Bachelors1,101 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree3,181 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College15.9%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.7%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,580 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$225,800 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,492/mo
Total Housing Units8,426
Vacant Units1,149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Portland, TX

Portland is a city in Texas, located in San Patricio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,152 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Portland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,580 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Portland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,492 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Portland is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (50.73%).

Portland, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Portland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78374 20,152 $81,580 $225,800 $1,492 2.8% 34.6% 63.4%