City

Sweet Home, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lavaca County  ·  Texas

👥207Population
💰$86,827Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$305,300Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.3%Hispanic: 23.7%Race
White76.3%
Hispanic23.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
HS Graduate37 (37%)
Some College25 (25%)
Associates11 (11%)
Bachelors8 (8%)
Graduate Degree19 (19%)

Education

HS Grad: 37%Some College: 25%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 19%Edu
HS Grad37.0%
Some College25.0%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.8%Renter: 36.2%Tenure
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,827 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$305,300 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units94
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
28%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
56%
About Sweet Home, TX

Sweet Home is a city in Texas, located in Lavaca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 207 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Sweet Home is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,827 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sweet Home is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $305,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 63.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sweet Home is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.33%).

Sweet Home, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Sweet Home
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77987 207 $86,827 $305,300 7.0% 27.0% 63.8%