At a Glance
Median Income
$40,606
$15,859 per capita
Home Value
$53,000
Zillow: $123,886
Median Rent
$802/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
64.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
17.5% smoking rate
How Post Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Post's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Post a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Post residents earn a median household income of $40,606 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,859. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Post is $53,000 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,886. Median rent is $802/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
8.0% of adults in Post hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
64.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Post has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,552
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,214/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born19.8%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,606
Per Capita$15,859
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,000
Rent$802
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$123,886
Housing Units1,441
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,498/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation2,612 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+64.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Post was founded in 1907.
The median home in Post was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
19.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.