City

Petrolia, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Texas

👥470Population
💰$62,679Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$89,700Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.0% Female 56.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 15.1%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic15.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
HS Graduate120 (39%)
Some College47 (15.3%)
Associates69 (22.4%)
Bachelors32 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree40 (13%)

Education

HS Grad: 39%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 13%Edu
HS Grad39.0%
Some College15.3%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,679 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$89,700 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units308
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
55%
About Petrolia, TX

Petrolia is a city in Texas, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 470 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Petrolia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,679 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Petrolia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petrolia is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Petrolia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76377 470 $62,679 $89,700 $768 0.0% 23.4% 81.2%