City

Welch, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Dawson County  ·  Texas

👥294Population
💰$55,833Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂26.2Median Age
🏠$128,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓50.0%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.6% Female 37.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68%Hispanic: 31%Other: 1%Race
White68.0%
Hispanic31.0%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
34%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
28%
45–64
14%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.34
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads50.0% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (4.3%)
HS Graduate12 (13%)
Some College20 (21.7%)
Associates10 (10.9%)
Bachelors21 (22.8%)
Graduate Degree25 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 13%Some College: 21.7%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 22.8%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad13.0%
Some College21.7%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors22.8%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.8%Renter: 43.2%Tenure
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
26%
$200k–$300k
24%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,833 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$128,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units131
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
44%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
2000+
54%
About Welch, TX

Welch is a city in Texas, located in Dawson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 294 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.2 years.

Economically, Welch is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,833 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Welch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,800, which is well below the national average.

The population of Welch is well-educated. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (68.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Welch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79377 294 $55,833 $128,800 2.9% 50.0% 56.8%