City

Post, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Garza County  ·  Texas

👥5,362Population
💰$48,466Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$83,100Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.9% Female 37.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.9%Hispanic: 50.5%Black: 10.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2%Race
White35.9%
Hispanic50.5%
Black10.4%
Asian0.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma116 (4.4%)
HS Graduate946 (35.5%)
Some College543 (20.4%)
Associates606 (22.8%)
Bachelors82 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree369 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College20.4%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,466 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$83,100 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$784/mo
Total Housing Units1,892
Vacant Units477

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Post, TX

Post is a city in Texas, located in Garza County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,362 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Post is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,466 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Post is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $784 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Post is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Post
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79356 5,362 $48,466 $83,100 $784 7.0% 16.9% 69.8%