City

Vega, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Oldham County  ·  Texas

👥1,187Population
💰$79,318Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$157,900Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.9%Hispanic: 26.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.5%Race
White71.9%
Hispanic26.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.9%)
HS Graduate157 (21%)
Some College141 (18.8%)
Associates217 (29%)
Bachelors77 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree150 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 21%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 29%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad21.0%
Some College18.8%
Associates29.0%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,318 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$157,900 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,109/mo
Total Housing Units530
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Vega, TX

Vega is a city in Texas, located in Oldham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,187 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Vega is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,318 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Vega is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,109 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vega is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vega
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79092 1,187 $79,318 $157,900 $1,109 1.0% 30.3% 80.8%