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Ben Bolt, TX
Census-designated place in Jim Wells County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78342.
Population
2,152
Land area
12.2sq mi
People per sq mi
176
ZIP codes
1
Ben Bolt and its ZIP codes
Ben Bolt at a glance
- Ben Bolt is 52% denser than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,741, 21% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 (65% below Texas) and median rent is $873 a month.
Local data for Ben Bolt, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ben Bolt, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,741
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$873/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,437), German Americans (244), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jim Wells County. PPP loans are for Ben Bolt.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,616
14,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,073
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,253 per person
PPP loans
$36.72K
2 loans, 2 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ben Bolt, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ben Bolt, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
529
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
377
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 47°F
27.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ben Bolt, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
33.6%
U.S. 11.1% +22.5 pts
ZIP codes in Ben Bolt
1 in or overlapping Ben Bolt. Population shown
Cities near Ben Bolt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alice AcresCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Coyote AcresCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Rancho AlegreCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| AliceCity | 6.1 mi | 12 |
| Loma Linda EastCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.1 |
| San DiegoCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Agua DulceCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Owl RanchCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| AmargosaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| South La PalomaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Rancho BanqueteCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| KingsvilleCity | 19 mi | 13.9 |
| BishopCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| BenavidesCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| BanqueteCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ben Bolt, TX in?
- Ben Bolt is in Jim Wells County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Ben Bolt, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ben Bolt include 78342.
- What is the population of Ben Bolt, TX?
- About 2,152 people live in Ben Bolt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ben Bolt?
- Nearby places include Alice Acres (2.3 mi), Coyote Acres (3.2 mi), Rancho Alegre (4.3 mi), Alice (6.1 mi), Loma Linda East (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023