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Inez, TX

Census-designated place in Victoria County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77968.

Population

2,031

Land area

59.6sq mi

People per sq mi

34

ZIP codes

1

Inez and its ZIP codes

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Inez at a glance

  • Inez is 71% less dense than Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $82,838, 6% above the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,500 (17% below Texas) and median rent is $847 a month.

Local data for Inez, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Inez, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$82,838

Poverty rate

5.7%

Median home value

$236,500

Median rent

$847/mo

Homeownership

81.4%

Bachelor's or higher

34.2%

Median age

46.5

Average commute

22.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (763), Italian Americans (218), Irish Americans (191).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Victoria County. PPP loans are for Inez.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,948

36,854 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,988

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$711M

FY 2026, $7,789 per person

PPP loans

$3.6M

96 loans, 404 jobs reported

Victoria County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Inez, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.7%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.3%

Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Inez, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

514

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

939

2.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 45°F

39.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Inez, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.5%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

13.2%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

12.1%

U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts

ZIP codes in Inez

1 in or overlapping Inez. Population shown

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Cities near Inez

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VictoriaCity11 mi37.2
EdnaCity12 mi4.1
VanderbiltCensus-designated place12 mi1.9
PlacedoCensus-designated place13 mi0.6
LolitaCensus-designated place16 mi2.6
BloomingtonCensus-designated place16 mi2.6
Quail CreekCensus-designated place19 mi3.1
Point ComfortCity20 mi1.3
La WardCity20 mi0.8
Port LavacaCity21 mi10.2
GanadoCity21 mi1.2
Alamo BeachCensus-designated place25 mi0.8
Magnolia BeachCensus-designated place27 mi1
LouiseCensus-designated place28 mi6.7
TivoliCensus-designated place29 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Inez, TX in?
Inez is in Victoria County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Inez, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Inez include 77968.
What is the population of Inez, TX?
About 2,031 people live in Inez, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Inez?
Nearby places include Victoria (11 mi), Edna (12 mi), Vanderbilt (12 mi), Placedo (13 mi), Lolita (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023