City

Premont, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Jim Wells County  ·  Texas

👥2,827Population
💰$46,060Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂28.0Median Age
🏠$81,100Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊14.5%Unemployment▲ 197% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5.7%Hispanic: 94.3%Race
White5.7%
Hispanic94.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
15%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment14.5% ▲ 197% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.3%)
HS Graduate676 (50.5%)
Some College132 (9.9%)
Associates193 (14.4%)
Bachelors76 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree244 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 50.5%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad50.5%
Some College9.9%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,060 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$81,100 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units1,543
Vacant Units427

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Premont, TX

Premont is a city in Texas, located in Jim Wells County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,827 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28 years.

Economically, Premont is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,060 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Premont is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Premont is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (94.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Premont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78375 2,827 $46,060 $81,100 $733 14.5% 23.9% 62.2%