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ZIP Code 74859

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,824

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 — 74859

What is the median household income in 74859?
The median household income in 74859 is $40,218 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 74859?
The poverty rate in 74859 is 25.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 74859?
$116,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 74859?
The median gross rent in 74859 is $686 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 74859 residents have a college degree?
15.8% of adults in 74859 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,824
Median Income
$40,218
Median Home Value
$116,200
Poverty Rate
25.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.6%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,206 (+8.7%) Home Value: +$37,800 (+48.2%) Poverty Rate: +2.7 pp (+11.8%) Bachelor's+: +2.0 pp (+14.5%) Unemployment: -7.0 pp (-72.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,824
Median Age 39.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4% White (non-Hisp.) 65.0% Black 1.6% Asian 0.1% Two or More 10.4% Other 0.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.9%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $40,218 ±$4,336
Per Capita Income $60,265
Median Family Income $50,552
Poverty Rate 25.6%
Child Poverty Rate 39.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.9%
$10–15k
5.8%
$15–25k
13.5%
$25–35k
16.6%
$35–50k
14.0%
$50–75k
12.3%
$75–100k
10.6%
$100–150k
10.7%
$150–200k
6.6%
$200k+
2.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,822
Owner-Occupied 64.5%
Renter-Occupied 35.5%
Vacancy Rate 18.4%
Median Home Value $116,200
Median Gross Rent $686
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 26.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 34.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.5%
$50–100k
23.2%
$100–200k
15.7%
$200–300k
15.5%
$300–500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
26.1%
$500–1k
67.0%
$1–1.5k
5.0%
$2–2.5k
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.8%
1 vehicle
31.6%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3+
24.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
3.6%
5–19 units
1.2%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
11.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.2%
1940–1969
10.7%
1970–1999
15.9%
2000–2009
10.9%
2010+
5.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.8%
Graduate Degree 5.5%
Some College / Associate 20.2%
Less Than High School 4.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 47.1%
Unemployment Rate 2.6%
Work from Home 6.6%
Self-Employed 3.5%
Government Workers 28.0%
Private For-Profit 68.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.5%
Public Admin
12.4%
Arts/Entmt.
11.8%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Retail
10.2%
Agriculture
6.6%
Prof. Services
5.9%
Finance
3.8%
Construction
3.4%
Transportation
2.7%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale
0.7%
Occupation
Management
33.5%
Food Prep
23.3%
Sales
17.1%
Production
15.8%
Construction
10.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.8 min
Drove Alone 73.8%
Carpool 13.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.6%
Walked 3.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,303
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.9%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
12.2%
35–44
10.3%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
11.1%
85+
5.8%
Under 18: 25.3% Working age (18–64): 74.7% 65 and over: 18.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.5%
Naturalized Citizen 79.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
58.6%
Asia
27.6%
Europe
6.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.1%
With a Disability 19.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 84.0%
Uninsured 16.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 76.3%
Has a Computer 89.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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