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Onalaska, TX
City in Polk County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77360.
Population
3,210
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
590
ZIP codes
1
Onalaska and its ZIP codes
Onalaska at a glance
- Onalaska is about 5.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,912 a year, 34% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,800 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $1,083 a month.
Local data for Onalaska, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Onalaska, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,912
Poverty rate
23.7%
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$1,083/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (477), Irish Americans (357), German Americans (330).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Onalaska.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,421
13,150 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,427
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$535M
FY 2026, $10,664 per person
How people get to work
Onalaska, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Onalaska, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
549
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 40°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Onalaska, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Onalaska
1 in or overlapping Onalaska. Population shown
Cities near Onalaska
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar PointCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Point BlankCity | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| West LivingstonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 23.8 |
| Cape RoyaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| LivingstonTown | 13 mi | 8.7 |
| OakhurstCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Seven OaksCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Westwood ShoresCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| ColdspringCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| GrovetonCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| RiversideCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| GoodrichCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| TrinityCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| CorriganTown | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Onalaska, TX in?
- Onalaska is in Polk County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Onalaska, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Onalaska include 77360.
- What is the population of Onalaska, TX?
- About 3,210 people live in Onalaska, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Onalaska?
- Nearby places include Cedar Point (2.6 mi), Point Blank (8.5 mi), West Livingston (11 mi), Cape Royale (11 mi), Livingston (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023