City

Skellytown, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Carson County  ·  Texas

👥498Population
💰$54,286Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$39,400Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓16.3%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.0% Female 58.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.6%Other: 5.2%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic5.4%
Black1.4%
Asian1.6%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
26%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads16.3% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (2.1%)
HS Graduate98 (33.9%)
Some College90 (31.1%)
Associates48 (16.6%)
Bachelors27 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree20 (6.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 31.1%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 6.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College31.1%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate6.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
54%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
8%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,286 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$39,400 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units293
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
56%
About Skellytown, TX

Skellytown is a city in Texas, located in Carson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 498 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Skellytown is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,286 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Skellytown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $39,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Skellytown is less-educated. 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Skellytown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79080 498 $54,286 $39,400 $847 2.1% 16.3% 79.9%