City

Grulla, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Starr County  ·  Texas

👥1,456Population
💰$37,212Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂31.5Median Age
🏠$52,300Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓7.9%College Grads▼ 80% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 92.1%Black: 7.9%Race
Hispanic92.1%
Black7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
29%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads7.9% ▼ 80% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.7%)
HS Graduate292 (47.9%)
Some College136 (22.3%)
Associates130 (21.3%)
Bachelors39 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree9 (1.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 47.9%Some College: 22.3%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 1.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad47.9%
Some College22.3%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate1.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,212 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$52,300 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units596
Vacant Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Grulla, TX

Grulla is a city in Texas, located in Starr County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,456 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.5 years.

Economically, Grulla is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,212 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Grulla is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,300, 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 Grulla is less-educated. 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (92.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grulla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78548 1,456 $37,212 $52,300 $803 9.5% 7.9% 80.4%