ZIP Code 79043
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,511
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 — 79043
- What is the median household income in 79043?
- The median household income in 79043 is $55,301 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79043?
- The poverty rate in 79043 is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79043?
- $62,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79043?
- The median gross rent in 79043 is $1,036 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79043 residents have a college degree?
- 10.8% of adults in 79043 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,511
Median Income
$55,301
Median Home Value
$62,700
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,078 (+37.5%)
Home Value:
+$8,000 (+14.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.2 pp (-35%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.8 pp (+8%)
Unemployment:
-1.9 pp (-30.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,511
Median Age
35.0
Female
48.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 16.6%
Black 4.0%
Two or More 50.3%
Other 4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$55,301
±$6,936
Per Capita Income
$66,338
Median Family Income
$54,022
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Child Poverty Rate
13.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
9.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.1%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
11.0%
$25–35k
6.6%
$35–50k
19.9%
$50–75k
31.5%
$75–100k
5.8%
$100–150k
8.1%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
609
Owner-Occupied
55.2%
Renter-Occupied
44.8%
Vacancy Rate
20.9%
Median Home Value
$62,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,036
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
35.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
15.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
34.6%
$50–100k
40.6%
$100–200k
12.4%
$200–300k
5.3%
$300–500k
7.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.6%
1 vehicle
20.7%
2 vehicles
39.6%
3+
29.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.5%
Mobile home
20.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.6%
1940–1969
8.5%
1970–1999
14.0%
2000–2009
10.3%
2010+
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
62.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.8%
Graduate Degree
0.3%
Some College / Associate
14.1%
Less Than High School
28.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Work from Home
4.8%
Self-Employed
0.7%
Government Workers
18.8%
Private For-Profit
79.1%
Industry
Agriculture
34.5%
Edu/Health
21.4%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Transportation
8.1%
Construction
6.9%
Retail
5.6%
Prof. Services
3.7%
Public Admin
3.5%
Arts/Entmt.
2.1%
Wholesale
0.3%
Occupation
Construction
36.4%
Management
24.2%
Food Prep
18.8%
Production
16.3%
Sales
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
13.8 min
Drove Alone
69.5%
Carpool
24.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.8%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
482
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
58.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
31.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.2%
5–9
9.0%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
20.6%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
5.4%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 27.7%
Working age (18–64): 72.3%
65 and over: 9.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
36.5%
Naturalized Citizen
27.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
37.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.4%
With a Disability
8.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
60.4%
Uninsured
39.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
70.1%
Has a Computer
89.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
96.8%
Moved from Abroad
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023