City

Thornton, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Limestone County  ·  Texas

👥1,875Population
💰$72,072Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.6Median Age
🏠$256,300Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 8.2%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.8%
Asian0.4%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
15%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate348 (24.4%)
Some College136 (9.5%)
Associates300 (21%)
Bachelors236 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree406 (28.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
HS Grad24.4%
Some College9.5%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,072 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$256,300 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units1,244
Vacant Units446

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
62%
About Thornton, TX

Thornton is a city in Texas, located in Limestone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,875 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.6 years.

Economically, Thornton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,072 is near the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thornton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $992 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thornton is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thornton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76687 1,875 $72,072 $256,300 $992 4.2% 45.0% 88.7%