City

Turkey, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hall County  ·  Texas

👥351Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$87,500Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.7%Hispanic: 33.1%Black: 1.4%Other: 5.7%Race
White58.7%
Hispanic33.1%
Black1.4%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (2.3%)
HS Graduate71 (33%)
Some College18 (8.4%)
Associates39 (18.1%)
Bachelors13 (6%)
Graduate Degree69 (32.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College8.4%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$87,500 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$605/mo
Total Housing Units349
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Turkey, TX

Turkey is a city in Texas, located in Hall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 351 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Turkey is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Turkey is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $605 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Turkey is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Turkey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79261 351 $61,250 $87,500 $605 3.8% 38.1% 65.5%