City

Waskom, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  Texas

👥5,255Population
💰$63,654Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$142,500Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 83% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.7%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 11.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White79.7%
Hispanic6.8%
Black11.5%
Asian0.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 83% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (1%)
HS Graduate1,257 (33.2%)
Some College655 (17.3%)
Associates678 (17.9%)
Bachelors494 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree664 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College17.3%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,654 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$142,500 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,115/mo
Total Housing Units2,311
Vacant Units293

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Waskom, TX

Waskom is a city in Texas, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,255 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Waskom is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,654 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Waskom is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,115 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waskom is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waskom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75692 5,255 $63,654 $142,500 $1,115 9.0% 30.6% 89.3%