Jim Wells County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
38,847
population (2021)
-4.9%
pop change since 2010
48249
FIPS code
Jim Wells County ZIP code map
About Jim Wells County
Jim Wells County is located in Texas and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 38,847 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.9% from 40,838 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jim Wells County is 48249.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 38,847 |
| 2010 population | 40,838 |
| Change | -4.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48249 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jim Wells County
ZIP codes for Jim Wells County, TX (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78332 | Alice | Jim Wells | View map |
| 78333 | Alice | Jim Wells | View map |
| 78342 | Ben Bolt | Jim Wells | View map |
| 78372 | Orange Grove | Jim Wells | View map |
| 78375 | Premont | Jim Wells | View map |
| 78383 | Sandia | Jim Wells | View map |
Demographics & statistics
39,614
Population
35.6
Median age
$48,327
Median household income
$26,123
Per capita income
$124,625
Median home value
$853
Median monthly rent
72.0%
Home ownership
18.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
12,609
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,406
Under 5
1,351
1,572
5–9
1,509
1,528
10–14
1,467
1,536
15–19
1,475
1,252
20–24
1,202
2,592
25–34
2,490
2,599
35–44
2,497
2,155
45–54
2,070
1,150
55–59
1,105
1,252
60–64
1,203
1,852
65–74
1,779
970
75–84
932
342
85+
328
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,726 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 28,888 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,203 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.4%
Hispanic or Latino
14.1%
Two or more races
11.4%
Other race
3.2%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,004 | 69.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,499 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 5,273 | 11.4% |
| Other race | 1,465 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 284 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 223 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 162 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
18.5%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $48,327 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.4%
$50k–$100k
25.4%
$100k–$150k
9.8%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k–$300k
13.1%
$300k–$500k
9.9%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,625 |
| Median rent / month | $853 |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% |
| Vacant | 25.0% |
| Single-family detached | 71.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 16.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.9% |
| Electricity | 79.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,908 | 55.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 592 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,159 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,537 | 23.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,884 | 35.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,230 | 33.4% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 25.4% |
| Married | 53.0% | 52.9% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 8.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.2%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
36.6%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
4.6%
Bachelor's degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 384 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 839 | 9.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,306 | 40.9% |
| High school | 2,853 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,795 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Construction
13.4%
Retail trade
11.2%
Agriculture & mining
9.8%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Public administration
6.0%
Professional & management
4.5%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Other services
3.6%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.6% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
18.2%
Under 18 years
28.2%
18 and over
14.9%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
59.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.4% |
| Retirement income | 14.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 33.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 14.5% |
| No health insurance | 39.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 45.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,792 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 18.8% |
| 65 and over | 44.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,857 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 3,365 | 8.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,302 | 8.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 19 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,725 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 37,501 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 34,248 | 84.1% |
| Foreign born | 224 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,889 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,099 | 60.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,552 | 3.9% |
| Italian | 1,369 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 588 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 40 | 0.1% |
| English | 33 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.0% |
| Internet access | 78.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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