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Walker County, TX
3 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Walker County, Texas.
Population
80,209
Land area
784sq mi
People per sq mi
102
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Walker County
Walker County at a glance
- By population, it ranks 50th among 254 counties in Texas.
- The median household income is $52,324, 33% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,900 (20% below Texas) and median rent is $1,031 a month.
- Its largest cities are Huntsville (47,864), New Waverly (955) and Riverside (740).
Local data for Walker County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools19
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks10
- Post Offices5
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants183
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Walker County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,324
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$226,900
Prices +8.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,031/mo
Homeownership
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (13,380), German Americans (8,826), Irish Americans (7,291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,083
26,291 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,921
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$441M
FY 2026, $5,766 per person
PPP loans
$72.8M
1,471 loans, 10,783 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$404K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Walker County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walker County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
296
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
485
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walker County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Walker County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Walker County, TX?
- Huntsville is the largest city or town in Walker County, with about 47,864 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Walker County?
- Walker County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77320, 77334, 77340, 77341, 77342.
- What is the population of Walker County, TX?
- About 80,209 people live in Walker County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Walker County?
- Walker County borders Montgomery County, Grimes County, San Jacinto County, Houston County, Trinity County, Madison County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023