City

Sonora, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Sutton County  ·  Texas

👥3,490Population
💰$75,080Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$141,700Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.8%Hispanic: 62%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White35.8%
Hispanic62.0%
Black0.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma71 (3.5%)
HS Graduate870 (43.3%)
Some College187 (9.3%)
Associates407 (20.3%)
Bachelors69 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree404 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College9.3%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,080 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$141,700 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units1,802
Vacant Units559

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Sonora, TX

Sonora is a city in Texas, located in Sutton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,490 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Sonora is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,080 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sonora is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sonora is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (61.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sonora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76950 3,490 $75,080 $141,700 $770 4.0% 23.6% 67.2%