City

Smyer, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hockley County  ·  Texas

👥602Population
💰$53,143Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$66,600Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.5%Hispanic: 32.4%Black: 2%Other: 6.2%Race
White59.5%
Hispanic32.4%
Black2.0%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
27%
18–24
9%
25–44
34%
45–64
14%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.8%)
HS Graduate81 (29.1%)
Some College34 (12.2%)
Associates75 (27%)
Bachelors18 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree65 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 27%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College12.2%
Associates27.0%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,143 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$66,600 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units259
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Smyer, TX

Smyer is a city in Texas, located in Hockley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 602 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30 years.

Economically, Smyer is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,143 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Smyer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $66,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smyer is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smyer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79367 602 $53,143 $66,600 $869 0.7% 29.9% 62.4%