City

Marathon, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Brewster County  ·  Texas

👥273Population
💰$45,067Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂57.7Median Age
🏠$143,500Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓68.4%College Grads▲ 77% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 32.6% Female 67.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.4%Hispanic: 32.6%Race
White67.4%
Hispanic32.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.38
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads68.4% ▲ 77% above avg
HS Graduate41 (21.2%)
Some College13 (6.7%)
Associates7 (3.6%)
Bachelors75 (38.9%)
Graduate Degree57 (29.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.2%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 3.6%Bachelors: 38.9%Graduate: 29.5%Edu
HS Grad21.2%
Some College6.7%
Associates3.6%
Bachelors38.9%
Graduate29.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.5%Renter: 47.5%Tenure
Owner52.5%
Renter47.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$100k–$150k
35%
$200k–$300k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,067 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$143,500 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units349
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
63%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
34%
Walked
59%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
80%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Marathon, TX

Marathon is a city in Texas, located in Brewster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 273 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.7 years.

Economically, Marathon is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,067 is below the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Marathon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,500, which is below the national average.

The population of Marathon is highly educated. 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (67.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marathon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79842 273 $45,067 $143,500 0.0% 68.4% 52.5%