City

Earth, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lamb County  ·  Texas

👥1,213Population
💰$46,384Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$93,300Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓13.0%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.3%Hispanic: 58.5%Black: 2.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White34.3%
Hispanic58.5%
Black2.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads13.0% ▼ 66% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (6.4%)
HS Graduate245 (40.3%)
Some College145 (23.8%)
Associates100 (16.4%)
Bachelors36 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree43 (7.1%)

Education

No HS: 6.4%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 23.8%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 7.1%Edu
No HS6.4%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College23.8%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate7.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,384 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$93,300 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units636
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
33%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
50%
About Earth, TX

Earth is a city in Texas, located in Lamb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,213 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Earth is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,384 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Earth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $803 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Earth is less-educated. 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (58.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Earth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79031 1,213 $46,384 $93,300 $803 1.3% 13.0% 80.4%