County

Brooks County, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Texas

👥7,324Population
💰$32,636Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$84,200Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9%Hispanic: 89.2%Black: 0.7%Other: 0.8%Race
White9.0%
Hispanic89.2%
Black0.7%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty28.0% ▲ 180% above avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma121 (3.1%)
HS Graduate1,531 (39.2%)
Some College867 (22.2%)
Associates551 (14.1%)
Bachelors43 (1.1%)
Graduate Degree789 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 1.1%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College22.2%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors1.1%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.8%Renter: 45.3%Tenure
Owner54.8%
Renter45.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,636 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$84,200 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$487/mo
Total Housing Units3,990
Vacant Units996

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Brooks County, TX

Brooks County is located in Texas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,324 residents. With a median age of 38.72, it is a middle-aged county.

Brooks County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $32,636 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 28.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Brooks County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $84,200 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $487.

The residents of Brooks County are primarily Hispanic (89.24%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Brooks County, TX is a lower-income area in Texas. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Brooks County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
78355 Falfurrias 6,843 $32,636 $84,200 $487 2.4% 18.6%

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