City

Cotulla, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  La Salle County  ·  Texas

👥5,542Population
💰$58,216Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$77,100Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓15.1%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.7% Female 40.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11%Hispanic: 83.6%Black: 3.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1%Race
White11.0%
Hispanic83.6%
Black3.4%
Asian0.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
24%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
17%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.54
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads15.1% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma149 (5.8%)
HS Graduate1,225 (47.3%)
Some College480 (18.5%)
Associates345 (13.3%)
Bachelors83 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree307 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 47.3%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad47.3%
Some College18.5%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,216 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$77,100 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,914
Vacant Units561

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Cotulla, TX

Cotulla is a city in Texas, located in La Salle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,542 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Cotulla is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,216 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cotulla is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cotulla is less-educated. 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (83.56%).

Cotulla, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Cotulla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78014 5,542 $58,216 $77,100 3.1% 15.1% 76.4%