City

Luling, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  Texas

👥8,022Population
💰$56,533Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$217,400Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.6%Hispanic: 47.6%Black: 5.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White44.6%
Hispanic47.6%
Black5.7%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
7%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma276 (5.5%)
HS Graduate2,230 (44%)
Some College666 (13.2%)
Associates965 (19.1%)
Bachelors258 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree669 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College13.2%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,533 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$217,400 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units3,563
Vacant Units285

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Luling, TX

Luling is a city in Texas, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,022 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Luling is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,533 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Luling is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Luling is less-educated. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Luling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78648 8,022 $56,533 $217,400 $1,063 6.2% 18.3% 72.0%