City

Terlingua, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Brewster County  ·  Texas

👥614Population
💰$30,917Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$117,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.8% Female 41.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 34.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic34.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.86
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate105 (29.3%)
Some College147 (41.1%)
Associates16 (4.5%)
Bachelors36 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree54 (15.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 41.1%Associates: 4.5%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
HS Grad29.3%
Some College41.1%
Associates4.5%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.9%Renter: 59.1%Tenure
Owner40.9%
Renter59.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,917 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$117,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units513
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Terlingua, TX

Terlingua is a city in Texas, located in Brewster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 614 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Terlingua is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,917 is well below the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Terlingua is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,300, which is well below the national average.

The population of Terlingua is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Terlingua
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79852 614 $30,917 $117,300 0.0% 25.1% 40.9%