City

Richards, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Grimes County  ·  Texas

👥1,179Population
💰$77,976Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$208,400Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 3.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic3.1%
Black3.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
13%
45–64
39%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
HS Graduate290 (37.8%)
Some College94 (12.3%)
Associates58 (7.6%)
Bachelors88 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree237 (30.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 30.9%Edu
HS Grad37.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate30.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.1%Renter: 2.9%Tenure
Owner97.1%
Renter2.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,976 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$208,400 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units667
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Richards, TX

Richards is a city in Texas, located in Grimes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,179 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Richards is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,976 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Richards is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richards is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.3%).

Richards, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Richards
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77873 1,179 $77,976 $208,400 3.0% 42.4% 97.1%