City

Marfa, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Presidio County  ·  Texas

👥2,578Population
💰$39,423Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$228,300Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.7%Hispanic: 47.9%Asian: 0%Other: 3.8%Race
White43.7%
Hispanic47.9%
Asian0.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
HS Graduate397 (24.9%)
Some College353 (22.2%)
Associates166 (10.4%)
Bachelors80 (5%)
Graduate Degree596 (37.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 37.4%Edu
HS Grad24.9%
Some College22.2%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate37.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,423 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$228,300 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$460/mo
Total Housing Units1,639
Vacant Units419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
92%
15–30 min
0%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
62%
About Marfa, TX

Marfa is a city in Texas, located in Presidio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,578 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Marfa is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,423 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Marfa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $460 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marfa is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Marfa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79843 2,578 $39,423 $228,300 $460 0.0% 42.5% 76.3%