City

Gail, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Borden County  ·  Texas

👥426Population
💰$54,250Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂27.0Median Age
🏠$85,800Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓48.5%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.9% Female 59.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.8%Hispanic: 22.8%Black: 2.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White71.8%
Hispanic22.8%
Black2.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
31%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.30
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads48.5% ▲ 25% above avg
HS Graduate62 (26.8%)
Some College21 (9.1%)
Associates36 (15.6%)
Bachelors6 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree106 (45.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 45.9%Edu
HS Grad26.8%
Some College9.1%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate45.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.7%Renter: 40.3%Tenure
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,250 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$85,800 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units141
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
68%
About Gail, TX

Gail is a city in Texas, located in Borden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 426 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27 years.

Economically, Gail is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,250 is below the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gail is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,800, which is well below the national average.

The population of Gail is well-educated. 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gail
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79738 426 $54,250 $85,800 0.0% 48.5% 59.7%