City

Sundown, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hockley County  ·  Texas

👥1,472Population
💰$70,000Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$96,600Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.9%Hispanic: 52%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White43.9%
Hispanic52.0%
Black0.8%
Asian0.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (3.9%)
HS Graduate290 (34.2%)
Some College140 (16.5%)
Associates125 (14.7%)
Bachelors68 (8%)
Graduate Degree193 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College16.5%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$96,600 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$628/mo
Total Housing Units630
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Sundown, TX

Sundown is a city in Texas, located in Hockley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,472 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Sundown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,000 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sundown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $628 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sundown is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (51.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sundown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79372 1,472 $70,000 $96,600 $628 9.1% 30.7% 72.9%