City

Salado, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bell County  ·  Texas

👥9,454Population
💰$103,341Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$395,800Median Home Value▲ 42% above avg
🎓53.9%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.9%Hispanic: 14.6%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.7%Race
White78.9%
Hispanic14.6%
Black2.1%
Asian0.8%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads53.9% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma104 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,442 (21.8%)
Some College472 (7.1%)
Associates1,029 (15.6%)
Bachelors813 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree2,753 (41.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 41.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad21.8%
Some College7.1%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate41.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,341 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$395,800 ▲ 42% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,172/mo
Total Housing Units3,742
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
70%
About Salado, TX

Salado is a city in Texas, located in Bell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,454 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Salado is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,341 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Salado is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $395,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,172 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salado is well-educated. 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76571 9,454 $103,341 $395,800 $1,172 3.3% 53.9% 87.8%