City

Tulia, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Swisher County  ·  Texas

👥5,315Population
💰$33,958Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$88,700Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.9% Female 42.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.8%Hispanic: 45%Black: 9.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White38.8%
Hispanic45.0%
Black9.7%
Asian0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty27.5% ▲ 175% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma110 (3.8%)
HS Graduate1,108 (38.6%)
Some College470 (16.4%)
Associates310 (10.8%)
Bachelors166 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree706 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College16.4%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.9%Renter: 39.1%Tenure
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,958 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$88,700 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$711/mo
Total Housing Units2,253
Vacant Units395

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
52%
About Tulia, TX

Tulia is a city in Texas, located in Swisher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,315 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Tulia is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,958 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tulia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $711 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tulia is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Tulia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79088 5,315 $33,958 $88,700 $711 4.5% 30.4% 60.9%