City

Falfurrias, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Brooks County  ·  Texas

👥6,843Population
💰$32,636Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$84,200Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓18.6%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.8%Hispanic: 91%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White7.8%
Hispanic91.0%
Black0.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty28.8% ▲ 188% above avg
College Grads18.6% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,440 (41%)
Some College830 (23.6%)
Associates542 (15.4%)
Bachelors43 (1.2%)
Graduate Degree612 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 23.6%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 1.2%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College23.6%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors1.2%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.9%Renter: 45.2%Tenure
Owner54.9%
Renter45.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

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 Units3,628
Vacant Units844

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
11%
$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+
55%
About Falfurrias, TX

Falfurrias is a city in Texas, located in Brooks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,843 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Falfurrias is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,636 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Falfurrias is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $487 per month.

The population of Falfurrias is less-educated. 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (90.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Falfurrias
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78355 6,843 $32,636 $84,200 $487 2.4% 18.6% 54.9%