City

Sebastian, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Willacy County  ·  Texas

👥1,303Population
💰$24,388Median HH Income▼ 68% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$37,900Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 100%Race
Hispanic100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
15%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty38.7% ▲ 287% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (3.9%)
HS Graduate262 (46.5%)
Some College87 (15.4%)
Associates86 (15.2%)
Bachelors42 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree65 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad46.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
63%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
8%
$200k–$300k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,388 ▼ 68% below avg
Median Home Value$37,900 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$369/mo
Total Housing Units547
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
53%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Sebastian, TX

Sebastian is a city in Texas, located in Willacy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,303 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Sebastian is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,388 is well below the national average. Approximately 38.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sebastian is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $37,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $369 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sebastian is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sebastian
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78594 1,303 $24,388 $37,900 $369 1.9% 19.0% 73.4%