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Irion County, TX
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Irion County, Texas.
Population
1,409
Land area
1,052sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Irion County
Irion County at a glance
- Irion County is 99% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,357, 10% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,400 (28% below Texas) and median rent is $1,950 a month.
Local data for Irion County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Irion County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,357
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$204,400
Median rent
$1,950/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (358), German Americans (212), Irish Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$93,692
794 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,236
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.9M
FY 2026, $15,778 per person
PPP loans
$5.7M
73 loans, 384 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,661
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Irion County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Irion County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
273
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 29°F
21.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Irion County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Irion County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Irion County, TX?
- Mertzon is the largest city or town in Irion County, with about 764 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Irion County?
- Irion County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76930, 76941.
- What is the population of Irion County, TX?
- About 1,409 people live in Irion County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Irion County?
- Irion County borders Tom Green County, Reagan County, Crockett County, Schleicher County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023