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ZIP Code 79096

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,022

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 — 79096

What is the median household income in 79096?
The median household income in 79096 is $70,282 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 79096?
The poverty rate in 79096 is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 79096?
$144,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 79096?
The median gross rent in 79096 is $945 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 79096 residents have a college degree?
19.2% of adults in 79096 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,022
Median Income
$70,282
Median Home Value
$144,700
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.7%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,782 (+33.9%) Home Value: +$39,900 (+38.1%) Poverty Rate: -1.8 pp (-15.9%) Bachelor's+: -1.9 pp (-9%) Unemployment: -1.3 pp (-26%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,022
Median Age 40.0
Female 50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 23.3% White (non-Hisp.) 71.9% Black 1.2% Asian 1.6% Two or More 3.4% Other 7.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
20.4%
Cuban
1.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $70,282 ±$14,772
Per Capita Income $74,705
Median Family Income $72,016
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Child Poverty Rate 14.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.1%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
6.2%
$25–35k
12.6%
$35–50k
9.4%
$50–75k
22.2%
$75–100k
17.0%
$100–150k
13.1%
$150–200k
9.0%
$200k+
4.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 920
Owner-Occupied 76.3%
Renter-Occupied 23.7%
Vacancy Rate 21.2%
Median Home Value $144,700
Median Gross Rent $945
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 7.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 18.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.2%
$50–100k
18.1%
$100–200k
17.2%
$200–300k
24.2%
$300–500k
1.6%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
2.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.3%
$500–1k
53.4%
$1–1.5k
23.3%
$1.5–2k
15.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
12.6%
2 vehicles
51.6%
3+
34.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.7%
2–4 units
0.3%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
11.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
17.4%
1940–1969
14.0%
1970–1999
17.1%
2000–2009
5.7%
2010+
12.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.2%
Graduate Degree 1.6%
Some College / Associate 29.7%
Less Than High School 4.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Work from Home 6.3%
Self-Employed 20.1%
Government Workers 19.4%
Private For-Profit 60.5%
Industry
Agriculture
30.5%
Edu/Health
17.2%
Arts/Entmt.
11.7%
Construction
8.6%
Transportation
7.9%
Retail
7.5%
Public Admin
3.5%
Finance
3.1%
Prof. Services
2.2%
Wholesale
1.8%
Manufacturing
1.1%
Occupation
Management
30.3%
Construction
28.9%
Food Prep
23.7%
Sales
11.8%
Production
5.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.2 min
Drove Alone 76.6%
Carpool 8.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.3%
Walked 1.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 725
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 57.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 25.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
9.5%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
9.2%
20–24
2.8%
25–34
10.5%
35–44
14.9%
45–54
9.6%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
4.6%
75–84
10.2%
85+
8.4%
Under 18: 27.0% Working age (18–64): 73.0% 65 and over: 21.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.3%
Naturalized Citizen 23.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.6%
Asia
5.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.1%
With a Disability 13.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 82.4%
Uninsured 17.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.9%
Has a Computer 91.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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