City

Onalaska, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Texas

👥6,130Population
💰$49,004Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$141,300Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓15.0%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 115% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 7.9%Black: 0.9%Other: 4.9%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic7.9%
Black0.9%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads15.0% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 115% above avg
No HS Diploma71 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,438 (37%)
Some College1,142 (29.4%)
Associates650 (16.7%)
Bachelors280 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree304 (7.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 37%Some College: 29.4%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad37.0%
Some College29.4%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,004 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$141,300 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units3,284
Vacant Units979

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Onalaska, TX

Onalaska is a city in Texas, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,130 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Onalaska is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,004 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Onalaska is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,049 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Onalaska is less-educated. 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Onalaska
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77360 6,130 $49,004 $141,300 $1,049 10.5% 15.0% 73.8%