City

Sweeny, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Brazoria County  ·  Texas

👥8,252Population
💰$63,981Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$189,000Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.2%Hispanic: 16.7%Black: 7.5%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White71.2%
Hispanic16.7%
Black7.5%
Asian1.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,839 (36%)
Some College656 (12.8%)
Associates1,210 (23.7%)
Bachelors537 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree843 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 23.7%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College12.8%
Associates23.7%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,981 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$189,000 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,262/mo
Total Housing Units3,581
Vacant Units456

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Sweeny, TX

Sweeny is a city in Texas, located in Brazoria County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,252 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Sweeny is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,981 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sweeny is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,262 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sweeny is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sweeny
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77480 8,252 $63,981 $189,000 $1,262 2.8% 27.0% 75.5%