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ZIP Code 70079

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,822

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 70079

What is the median household income in 70079?
The median household income in 70079 is $71,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 70079?
The poverty rate in 70079 is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 70079?
$232,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 70079?
The median gross rent in 70079 is $1,089 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 70079 residents have a college degree?
19.2% of adults in 70079 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,822
Median Income
$71,250
Median Home Value
$232,300
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.4%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,979 (+4.4%) Home Value: +$70,100 (+43.2%) Poverty Rate: +5.7 pp (+85.1%) Bachelor's+: +1.9 pp (+11%) Unemployment: -0.4 pp (-14.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,822
Median Age 37.0
Female 45.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.0% White (non-Hisp.) 86.4% Black 2.9% Asian 0.5% Two or More 0.4% Other 7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,250 ±$12,294
Per Capita Income $113,835
Median Family Income $81,974
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Child Poverty Rate 14.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
10.2%
$15–25k
4.7%
$25–35k
3.6%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
19.5%
$75–100k
9.0%
$100–150k
11.9%
$150–200k
6.2%
$200k+
18.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,349
Owner-Occupied 75.3%
Renter-Occupied 24.7%
Vacancy Rate 8.7%
Median Home Value $232,300
Median Gross Rent $1,089
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 78.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.5%
$100–200k
11.8%
$200–300k
29.1%
$300–500k
30.7%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
35.9%
$1–1.5k
57.9%
$1.5–2k
6.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.6%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
43.6%
3+
21.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.4%
Single-fam. att.
5.4%
2–4 units
5.3%
5–19 units
0.4%
Mobile home
8.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.2%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
15.6%
2000–2009
9.6%
2010+
2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 85.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.2%
Graduate Degree 4.9%
Some College / Associate 16.6%
Less Than High School 3.5%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.8%
Unemployment Rate 2.4%
Work from Home 3.2%
Self-Employed 4.6%
Government Workers 14.9%
Private For-Profit 80.5%
Industry
Manufacturing
22.8%
Edu/Health
19.1%
Prof. Services
12.2%
Transportation
10.6%
Construction
9.8%
Retail
8.2%
Public Admin
7.3%
Finance
3.6%
Agriculture
1.3%
Arts/Entmt.
0.7%
Occupation
Management
30.3%
Production
22.1%
Sales
17.6%
Construction
17.0%
Food Prep
13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.9 min
Drove Alone 93.7%
Carpool 1.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.2%
Walked 1.7%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,231
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 28.5%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
10.3%
5–9
4.3%
10–14
9.0%
15–19
2.8%
20–24
4.3%
25–34
17.1%
35–44
20.0%
45–54
7.0%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
6.8%
85+
3.9%
Under 18: 25.3% Working age (18–64): 74.7% 65 and over: 12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
65.0%
Asia
35.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.4%
With a Disability 20.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.7%
Uninsured 4.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.3%
Has a Computer 92.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023