City

Rule, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Haskell County  ·  Texas

👥1,022Population
💰$36,346Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$78,743Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.9%Hispanic: 27.8%Black: 4.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White65.9%
Hispanic27.8%
Black4.4%
Asian0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty22.5% ▲ 125% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.1%)
HS Graduate217 (33.2%)
Some College99 (15.2%)
Associates107 (16.4%)
Bachelors43 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree180 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College15.2%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,346 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$78,742 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,037/mo
Total Housing Units666
Vacant Units204

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
58%
About Rule, TX

Rule is a city in Texas, located in Haskell County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 1,022 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.73 years.

Economically, Rule is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,346 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rule is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,742, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,037 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rule is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.85%).

Rule, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Rule
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79547 869 $33,194 $75,000 $1,037 2.6% 30.7% 82.0%
79548 153 $54,250 $100,000 7.9% 55.6% 83.6%