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Duval County, TX
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Duval County, Texas.
Population
9,742
Land area
1,793sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Duval County
Duval County at a glance
- Duval County is 95% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,038 a year, 38% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,400 (68% below Texas) and median rent is $741 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Freer (2,253), Benavides (1,470) and Realitos (32).
Local data for Duval County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Duval County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,038
Poverty rate
33.3%
Median home value
$89,400
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
6.8%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,168), German Americans (493), Salvadoran Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,208
3,706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,871
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $11,201 per person
PPP loans
$22.7M
245 loans, 2,908 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$13.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Duval County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Duval County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
328
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
23
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 43°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Duval County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
35.4%
U.S. 11.1% +24.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Duval County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Duval County, TX?
- Freer is the largest city or town in Duval County, with about 2,253 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Duval County?
- Duval County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78341, 78349, 78357, 78376, 78384.
- What is the population of Duval County, TX?
- About 9,742 people live in Duval County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Duval County?
- Duval County borders Webb County, Jim Wells County, Live Oak County, Brooks County, La Salle County, Jim Hogg County, McMullen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023