City

Lasara, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Willacy County  ·  Texas

👥1,005Population
💰$43,359Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$55,100Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.1% Female 41.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.4%Hispanic: 98.6%Race
White1.4%
Hispanic98.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
16%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size4.15
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 85% above avg
No HS Diploma34 (8.3%)
HS Graduate157 (38.4%)
Some College19 (4.6%)
Associates30 (7.3%)
Bachelors40 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree129 (31.5%)

Education

No HS: 8.3%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 4.6%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 31.5%Edu
No HS8.3%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College4.6%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate31.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.6%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.6%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,359 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$55,100 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units266
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Lasara, TX

Lasara is a city in Texas, located in Willacy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,005 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Lasara is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,359 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lasara is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $55,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lasara is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (98.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lasara
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78561 1,005 $43,359 $55,100 9.0% 41.3% 94.6%