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Falls County, TX
5 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Falls County, Texas.
Population
17,291
Land area
765sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Falls County
Falls County at a glance
- Falls County is 80% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,247, 27% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,900 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $731 a month.
- Its largest cities are Marlin (5,516), Rosebud (1,007) and Golinda (836).
Local data for Falls County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Falls County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,247
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$110,900
Prices +9.2% in a year
Median rent
$731/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,076), German Americans (2,710), Irish Americans (1,028).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,850
3,030 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $6,697 per person
PPP loans
$17.32M
620 loans, 1,954 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$60.24K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Falls County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Falls County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
375
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Falls County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.5%
U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Falls County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Falls County, TX?
- Marlin is the largest city or town in Falls County, with about 5,516 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Falls County?
- Falls County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76524, 76570, 76632, 76656, 76661.
- What is the population of Falls County, TX?
- About 17,291 people live in Falls County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Falls County?
- Falls County borders Bell County, McLennan County, Milam County, Limestone County, Robertson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023