City

Prairie View, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Waller County  ·  Texas

👥6,060Population
💰$19,262Median HH Income▼ 75% below avg
🎂20.6Median Age
🏠$284,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊19.7%Unemployment▲ 303% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 35.9% Female 64.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5.5%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 83.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White5.5%
Hispanic6.7%
Black83.4%
Asian0.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
78%
25–44
7%
45–64
4%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment19.7% ▲ 303% above avg
HS Graduate164 (22%)
Some College41 (5.5%)
Associates218 (29.2%)
Bachelors69 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree254 (34%)

Education

HS Grad: 22%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 29.2%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 34%Edu
HS Grad22.0%
Some College5.5%
Associates29.2%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate34.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 16.2%Renter: 83.8%Tenure
Owner16.2%
Renter83.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$19,262 ▼ 75% below avg
Median Home Value$284,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio14.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units921
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
73%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
50%
About Prairie View, TX

Prairie View is a city in Texas, located in Waller County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,060 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 20.6 years.

Economically, Prairie View is a lower-income community. The median household income of $19,262 is well below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Prairie View is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $284,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. At 16.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Prairie View is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (83.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prairie View
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77446 6,060 $19,262 $284,000 $883 19.7% 43.3% 16.2%