City

Tahoka, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lynn County  ·  Texas

👥3,021Population
💰$56,182Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$121,300Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.7%Hispanic: 40.7%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White52.7%
Hispanic40.7%
Black2.8%
Asian0.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
32%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma38 (2.1%)
HS Graduate470 (25.4%)
Some College270 (14.6%)
Associates291 (15.8%)
Bachelors217 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree561 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College14.6%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,182 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$121,300 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units1,352
Vacant Units245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
57%
About Tahoka, TX

Tahoka is a city in Texas, located in Lynn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,021 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Tahoka is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,182 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tahoka is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tahoka is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (52.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tahoka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79373 3,021 $56,182 $121,300 $963 4.9% 42.1% 75.8%