City

Smiley, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Gonzales County  ·  Texas

👥604Population
💰$33,542Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$73,900Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.3%Hispanic: 61.9%Other: 0.8%Race
White37.3%
Hispanic61.9%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty32.8% ▲ 228% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.1%)
HS Graduate191 (54.1%)
Some College64 (18.1%)
Associates25 (7.1%)
Bachelors20 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree49 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 54.1%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad54.1%
Some College18.1%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,542 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$73,900 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$873/mo
Total Housing Units313
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Smiley, TX

Smiley is a city in Texas, located in Gonzales County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 604 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Smiley is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,542 is well below the national average. Approximately 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Smiley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $873 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smiley is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (61.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smiley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78159 604 $33,542 $73,900 $873 7.1% 19.6% 68.5%