City

Waelder, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Gonzales County  ·  Texas

👥1,401Population
💰$51,029Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$214,800Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.5%Hispanic: 49.5%Black: 10%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.5%Race
White36.5%
Hispanic49.5%
Black10.0%
Asian0.6%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.7%)
HS Graduate465 (50.1%)
Some College131 (14.1%)
Associates114 (12.3%)
Bachelors53 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree150 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 50.1%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad50.1%
Some College14.1%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,029 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$214,800 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$832/mo
Total Housing Units858
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Waelder, TX

Waelder is a city in Texas, located in Gonzales County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,401 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Waelder is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,029 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Waelder is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $832 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waelder is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 49.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Waelder
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78959 1,401 $51,029 $214,800 $832 6.7% 21.9% 74.4%