County ProfileTX
Jim Wells County
Population: 38,891 · 6 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
38,891
People
Median age
35.7
Housing
Total households
13,279
Income
Median household income
$51,896
Housing
Total housing units
16,229
Employment
Employment rate
52.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
16.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
79.1%
County details
Local time 03:27:51(CT)| Name | Jim Wells |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 6total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 361 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 27.7335157, -98.0908141 |
| Land area | 865.2 sq miles(2,240.8 km²) |
Map of Jim Wells county, Texas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Jim Wells County
Compare the largest cities in Jim Wells County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | 17,891 | $48,676 | 2ZIPs |
| Premont | 2,455 | $47,728 | 1ZIPs |
| Ben Bolt | 1,662 | $61,741 | 1ZIPs |
| Orange Grove | 1,165 | $44,779 | 1ZIPs |
| Sandia | 326 | $250,001 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Jim Wells County
Review the most populated postal areas across Jim Wells County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS