City

Sandia, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Jim Wells County  ·  Texas

👥4,306Population
💰$73,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$228,300Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.4%Hispanic: 39.9%Black: 3.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White51.4%
Hispanic39.9%
Black3.6%
Asian0.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
1%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (1.7%)
HS Graduate636 (22%)
Some College534 (18.5%)
Associates444 (15.4%)
Bachelors81 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree1,147 (39.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 22%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 2.8%Graduate: 39.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad22.0%
Some College18.5%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors2.8%
Graduate39.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$228,300 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,011/mo
Total Housing Units2,410
Vacant Units724

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
62%
About Sandia, TX

Sandia is a city in Texas, located in Jim Wells County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,306 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Sandia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,125 is near the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sandia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,011 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sandia is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (51.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sandia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78383 4,306 $73,125 $228,300 $1,011 1.8% 42.5% 83.6%