City

Sour Lake, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Texas

👥5,847Population
💰$108,461Median HH Income▲ 42% above avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$233,800Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.4%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic9.2%
Black1.8%
Asian0.9%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
27%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads35.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,256 (39.8%)
Some College331 (10.5%)
Associates430 (13.6%)
Bachelors255 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree875 (27.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College10.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,461 ▲ 42% above avg
Median Home Value$233,800 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,184/mo
Total Housing Units2,099
Vacant Units258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Sour Lake, TX

Sour Lake is a city in Texas, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,847 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.9 years.

Economically, Sour Lake is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,461 is above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sour Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,184 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sour Lake is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.19%).

Sour Lake, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Sour Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77659 5,847 $108,461 $233,800 $1,184 7.0% 35.8% 85.8%