ZIP Code 79098
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 535
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 — 79098
- What is the median household income in 79098?
- The median household income in 79098 is $38,580 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79098?
- The poverty rate in 79098 is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79098?
- $140,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79098?
- The median gross rent in 79098 is $1,092 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79098 residents have a college degree?
- 15.9% of adults in 79098 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
535
Median Income
$38,580
Median Home Value
$140,900
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-6,063 (-13.6%)
Home Value:
+$40,900 (+40.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.1 pp (-52.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.7 pp (-14.5%)
Unemployment:
-2.5 pp (-42.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
535
Median Age
53.0
Female
51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 87.7%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Other 2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,580
±$20,244
Per Capita Income
$76,786
Median Family Income
$39,659
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Child Poverty Rate
22.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.8%
$10–15k
8.2%
$15–25k
3.9%
$25–35k
26.1%
$35–50k
16.9%
$50–75k
11.1%
$75–100k
6.3%
$100–150k
6.3%
$150–200k
10.6%
$200k+
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
240
Owner-Occupied
81.6%
Renter-Occupied
18.4%
Vacancy Rate
13.8%
Median Home Value
$140,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,092
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
65.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.4%
$50–100k
15.4%
$100–200k
33.1%
$200–300k
16.0%
$300–500k
12.4%
$1M+
3.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.3%
1 vehicle
38.2%
2 vehicles
29.5%
3+
28.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
84.2%
20+ units
3.3%
Mobile home
12.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.3%
1940–1969
3.8%
1970–1999
2.1%
2000–2009
8.3%
2010+
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.9%
Graduate Degree
4.4%
Some College / Associate
12.9%
Less Than High School
1.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
36.7%
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Work from Home
3.0%
Self-Employed
17.1%
Government Workers
18.2%
Private For-Profit
64.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.6%
Agriculture
17.6%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Retail
11.8%
Construction
7.1%
Transportation
7.1%
Prof. Services
4.7%
Information
2.9%
Arts/Entmt.
2.4%
Finance
0.6%
Public Admin
0.6%
Occupation
Management
28.2%
Production
25.3%
Sales
22.9%
Construction
11.8%
Food Prep
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.2 min
Drove Alone
92.3%
Carpool
4.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
207
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
75.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
22.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.9%
5–9
2.8%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
2.6%
25–34
6.7%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
14.6%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
11.4%
85+
20.4%
Under 18: 13.8%
Working age (18–64): 86.2%
65 and over: 33.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.4%
Naturalized Citizen
10.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
55.2%
Asia
27.6%
Africa
17.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
16.1%
With a Disability
19.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
74.4%
Has a Computer
98.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023