City

Poth, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  Texas

👥1,646Population
💰$72,961Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂30.7Median Age
🏠$194,700Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.5%Hispanic: 58.6%Other: 0.9%Race
White40.5%
Hispanic58.6%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
17%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate274 (30.1%)
Some College169 (18.6%)
Associates193 (21.2%)
Bachelors111 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree164 (18%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 18%Edu
HS Grad30.1%
Some College18.6%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,961 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$194,700 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,120/mo
Total Housing Units643
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Poth, TX

Poth is a city in Texas, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,646 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.7 years.

Economically, Poth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,961 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Poth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,120 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poth is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (58.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78147 1,646 $72,961 $194,700 $1,120 2.7% 30.2% 61.1%