ZIP Code 79009
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,795
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 — 79009
- What is the median household income in 79009?
- The median household income in 79009 is $44,183 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79009?
- The poverty rate in 79009 is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79009?
- $113,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79009?
- The median gross rent in 79009 is $853 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79009 residents have a college degree?
- 9.9% of adults in 79009 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,795
Median Income
$44,183
Median Home Value
$113,500
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.3%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,087 (+19.1%)
Home Value:
+$22,200 (+24.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.2 pp (-1.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.5 pp (-4.8%)
Unemployment:
-2.0 pp (-60.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,795
Median Age
37.0
Female
50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 13.6%
Two or More 41.8%
Other 1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$44,183
±$7,151
Per Capita Income
$77,019
Median Family Income
$62,917
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Child Poverty Rate
23.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
6.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.2%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
16.4%
$25–35k
5.8%
$35–50k
29.3%
$50–75k
8.0%
$75–100k
10.5%
$100–150k
12.5%
$150–200k
6.4%
$200k+
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
643
Owner-Occupied
62.9%
Renter-Occupied
37.1%
Vacancy Rate
14.5%
Median Home Value
$113,500
Median Gross Rent
$853
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
54.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
13.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.3%
$50–100k
17.1%
$100–200k
39.6%
$200–300k
11.8%
$300–500k
8.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.8%
$500–1k
61.5%
$1–1.5k
26.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
35.8%
3+
32.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.1%
5–19 units
2.3%
Mobile home
12.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.1%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
6.8%
2000–2009
16.8%
2010+
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
65.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.9%
Graduate Degree
3.0%
Some College / Associate
14.2%
Less Than High School
28.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
Work from Home
1.3%
Self-Employed
1.7%
Government Workers
8.0%
Private For-Profit
90.3%
Industry
Manufacturing
44.2%
Agriculture
14.9%
Edu/Health
14.6%
Prof. Services
5.8%
Retail
4.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.2%
Transportation
2.9%
Finance
1.8%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
0.9%
Construction
0.7%
Public Admin
0.2%
Occupation
Production
27.9%
Construction
22.8%
Management
20.4%
Sales
15.2%
Food Prep
13.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.4 min
Drove Alone
76.0%
Carpool
19.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.3%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
550
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.7%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
13.2%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
15.4%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
7.0%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
11.8%
75–84
9.5%
85+
1.7%
Under 18: 25.2%
Working age (18–64): 74.8%
65 and over: 12.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
41.4%
Naturalized Citizen
18.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
36.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
0.3%
With a Disability
11.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
82.4%
Uninsured
17.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.9%
Has a Computer
88.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023