ZIP Code 79042
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,181
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 — 79042
- What is the median household income in 79042?
- The median household income in 79042 is $69,219 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79042?
- The poverty rate in 79042 is 13.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79042?
- $119,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79042?
- The median gross rent in 79042 is $988 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79042 residents have a college degree?
- 30.3% of adults in 79042 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,181
Median Income
$69,219
Median Home Value
$119,100
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.0%
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$22,344 (+47.7%)
Home Value:
+$34,300 (+40.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.9 pp (+151.9%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.8 pp (-11.1%)
Unemployment:
+0.3 pp (+17.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,181
Median Age
28.0
Female
50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 69.8%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 9.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$69,219
±$17,278
Per Capita Income
$93,997
Median Family Income
$98,864
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Child Poverty Rate
11.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.5%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
6.0%
$25–35k
11.5%
$35–50k
13.0%
$50–75k
15.2%
$75–100k
12.2%
$100–150k
25.2%
$150–200k
4.0%
$200k+
6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
526
Owner-Occupied
81.8%
Renter-Occupied
18.2%
Vacancy Rate
23.8%
Median Home Value
$119,100
Median Gross Rent
$988
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
1.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
7.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.5%
$50–100k
30.5%
$100–200k
21.0%
$200–300k
12.8%
$300–500k
7.6%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
52.2%
$1–1.5k
40.3%
$1.5–2k
7.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
50.1%
3+
29.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
84.4%
Single-fam. att.
1.9%
Mobile home
13.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
23.2%
1940–1969
11.2%
1970–1999
7.8%
2000–2009
7.6%
2010+
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
30.3%
Graduate Degree
8.4%
Some College / Associate
13.2%
Less Than High School
4.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
Work from Home
10.1%
Self-Employed
9.0%
Government Workers
33.9%
Private For-Profit
57.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
34.2%
Agriculture
30.6%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Transportation
9.4%
Prof. Services
4.7%
Public Admin
2.7%
Construction
2.0%
Retail
0.7%
Arts/Entmt.
0.7%
Occupation
Management
47.9%
Construction
20.9%
Sales
13.0%
Food Prep
9.9%
Production
8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.3 min
Drove Alone
72.6%
Carpool
14.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.1%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
401
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
58.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.1%
5–9
10.2%
10–14
15.6%
15–19
3.7%
20–24
9.1%
25–34
17.4%
35–44
5.0%
45–54
7.1%
55–64
9.1%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
10.2%
85+
2.5%
Under 18: 33.6%
Working age (18–64): 66.4%
65 and over: 13.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
11.9%
Naturalized Citizen
18.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
96.4%
Asia
2.1%
Europe
1.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.1%
With a Disability
6.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
80.2%
Uninsured
19.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.8%
Has a Computer
98.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023