City

Quitman, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Wood County  ·  Texas

👥8,011Population
💰$61,631Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$176,300Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 1.7%Other: 4%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic13.1%
Black1.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma145 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,643 (31.5%)
Some College863 (16.6%)
Associates848 (16.3%)
Bachelors405 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree1,306 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College16.6%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,631 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$176,300 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$993/mo
Total Housing Units3,967
Vacant Units696

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Quitman, TX

Quitman is a city in Texas, located in Wood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,011 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Quitman is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,631 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Quitman is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $993 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Quitman is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Quitman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75783 8,011 $61,631 $176,300 $993 4.8% 32.8% 86.6%