ZIP Code 72579
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,351
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 — 72579
- What is the median household income in 72579?
- The median household income in 72579 is $81,944 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 72579?
- The poverty rate in 72579 is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 72579?
- The median gross rent in 72579 is $780 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 72579 residents have a college degree?
- 16.0% of adults in 72579 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,351
Median Income
$81,944
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.1%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$37,881 (+86%)
Poverty Rate:
-8.7 pp (-49.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.2 pp (+1.3%)
Unemployment:
-5.3 pp (-82.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,351
Median Age
37.0
Female
40.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 79.8%
Black 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 15.2%
Other 1.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.7%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$81,944
±$54,291
Per Capita Income
$100,296
Median Family Income
$114,679
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Child Poverty Rate
9.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
7.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
1.0%
$15–25k
7.3%
$25–35k
5.2%
$35–50k
22.3%
$50–75k
8.5%
$75–100k
6.7%
$100–150k
19.8%
$150–200k
25.7%
$200k+
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
692
Owner-Occupied
66.3%
Renter-Occupied
33.7%
Vacancy Rate
13.3%
Median Home Value
—
Median Gross Rent
$780
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
3.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
21.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.5%
$50–100k
7.8%
$100–200k
14.6%
$200–300k
12.8%
$300–500k
0.5%
$500k–$1M
47.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.4%
$500–1k
83.7%
$1–1.5k
5.4%
$1.5–2k
5.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.5%
1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
30.2%
3+
40.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.8%
2–4 units
1.0%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
15.5%
Housing Age
1970–1999
6.4%
2000–2009
7.5%
2010+
39.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.0%
Graduate Degree
4.7%
Some College / Associate
34.7%
Less Than High School
2.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
73.0%
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
Work from Home
2.3%
Self-Employed
0.3%
Government Workers
15.0%
Private For-Profit
84.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.4%
Transportation
24.1%
Manufacturing
18.0%
Retail
7.3%
Arts/Entmt.
7.3%
Public Admin
7.1%
Finance
3.3%
Construction
2.0%
Wholesale
0.9%
Prof. Services
0.1%
Occupation
Management
29.1%
Construction
22.1%
Production
19.2%
Food Prep
15.3%
Sales
14.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.8 min
Drove Alone
87.1%
Carpool
10.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.3%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
600
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
34.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
8.2%
15–19
14.9%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
9.5%
35–44
9.1%
45–54
23.6%
55–64
10.4%
65–74
2.0%
75–84
4.1%
85+
2.4%
Under 18: 22.9%
Working age (18–64): 77.1%
65 and over: 6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.4%
Naturalized Citizen
93.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
48.5%
Asia
42.4%
Europe
9.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.9%
With a Disability
14.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.6%
Uninsured
9.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
53.0%
Has a Computer
88.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023