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ZIP Code 75979

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Population: 11,465

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 — 75979

What is the median household income in 75979?
The median household income in 75979 is $45,599 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 75979?
The poverty rate in 75979 is 16.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 75979?
$122,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 75979?
The median gross rent in 75979 is $952 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 75979 residents have a college degree?
11.2% of adults in 75979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,465
Median Income
$45,599
Median Home Value
$122,600
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.6%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,536 (+16.7%) Home Value: +$40,900 (+50.1%) Poverty Rate: +2.6 pp (+18.6%) Bachelor's+: -1.2 pp (-9.7%) Unemployment: -7.7 pp (-44.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 11,465
Median Age 40.0
Female 44.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.7% White (non-Hisp.) 68.2% Black 17.0% Asian 0.5% Two or More 7.0% Other 1.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.3%
Korean
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $45,599 ±$7,075
Per Capita Income $80,218
Median Family Income $68,870
Poverty Rate 16.6%
Child Poverty Rate 31.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 23.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.6%
$10–15k
7.4%
$15–25k
9.1%
$25–35k
11.8%
$35–50k
14.7%
$50–75k
10.6%
$75–100k
10.0%
$100–150k
14.7%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
5.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,019
Owner-Occupied 71.7%
Renter-Occupied 28.3%
Vacancy Rate 26.9%
Median Home Value $122,600
Median Gross Rent $952
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.8%
$50–100k
25.3%
$100–200k
12.4%
$200–300k
12.2%
$300–500k
12.1%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
2.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.4%
$500–1k
48.5%
$1–1.5k
29.5%
$1.5–2k
3.0%
$2.5–3.5k
0.6%
$3.5k+
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
37.3%
2 vehicles
31.0%
3+
24.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
2.6%
5–19 units
1.2%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
15.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.7%
1940–1969
2.0%
1970–1999
20.5%
2000–2009
12.5%
2010+
9.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 77.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 11.2%
Graduate Degree 3.8%
Some College / Associate 20.3%
Less Than High School 8.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 38.3%
Unemployment Rate 9.6%
Work from Home 7.3%
Self-Employed 8.1%
Government Workers 16.2%
Private For-Profit 75.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.5%
Retail
12.2%
Construction
10.7%
Agriculture
9.8%
Prof. Services
8.2%
Transportation
7.7%
Public Admin
7.6%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Arts/Entmt.
4.9%
Finance
4.3%
Wholesale
1.2%
Occupation
Management
34.5%
Sales
19.5%
Food Prep
16.8%
Production
16.3%
Construction
13.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.8 min
Drove Alone 76.3%
Carpool 12.5%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 7.3%
Walked 1.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,667
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 42.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.9%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
15.2%
35–44
15.0%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
10.7%
85+
6.2%
Under 18: 19.5% Working age (18–64): 80.5% 65 and over: 19.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.8%
Naturalized Citizen 27.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
89.4%
Asia
8.3%
Europe
0.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.7%
With a Disability 23.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 77.4%
Uninsured 22.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.1%
Has a Computer 91.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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