ZIP Code 79226
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,873
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 — 79226
- What is the median household income in 79226?
- The median household income in 79226 is $54,787 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79226?
- The poverty rate in 79226 is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79226?
- $92,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79226?
- The median gross rent in 79226 is $727 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79226 residents have a college degree?
- 16.2% of adults in 79226 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,873
Median Income
$54,787
Median Home Value
$92,900
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,761 (+21.7%)
Home Value:
+$16,400 (+21.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.2 pp (-70.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.3 pp (-7.4%)
Unemployment:
-3.0 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,873
Median Age
43.0
Female
49.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 78.5%
Black 6.2%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Other 2.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.0%
Chinese
0.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.2%
Puerto Rican
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$54,787
±$6,335
Per Capita Income
$65,556
Median Family Income
$76,250
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Child Poverty Rate
3.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.5%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
13.6%
$25–35k
6.3%
$35–50k
16.1%
$50–75k
20.8%
$75–100k
17.6%
$100–150k
11.0%
$150–200k
3.1%
$200k+
2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,628
Owner-Occupied
70.8%
Renter-Occupied
29.2%
Vacancy Rate
36.7%
Median Home Value
$92,900
Median Gross Rent
$727
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
25.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
31.3%
$50–100k
21.9%
$100–200k
27.7%
$200–300k
8.4%
$300–500k
0.1%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
28.5%
$500–1k
40.2%
$1–1.5k
28.5%
$1.5–2k
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.8%
1 vehicle
34.4%
2 vehicles
37.7%
3+
24.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.6%
2–4 units
6.1%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
17.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.2%
1940–1969
7.8%
1970–1999
17.9%
2000–2009
10.0%
2010+
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.2%
Graduate Degree
5.2%
Some College / Associate
22.5%
Less Than High School
6.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Work from Home
11.0%
Self-Employed
18.0%
Government Workers
19.9%
Private For-Profit
61.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
34.2%
Agriculture
15.6%
Construction
10.3%
Arts/Entmt.
8.6%
Retail
8.0%
Public Admin
5.0%
Prof. Services
4.5%
Finance
3.3%
Transportation
2.9%
Information
1.4%
Manufacturing
1.3%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
32.0%
Management
28.7%
Construction
20.0%
Sales
14.1%
Production
5.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.2 min
Drove Alone
69.8%
Carpool
16.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.0%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,030
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.0%
5–9
3.6%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
10.5%
20–24
9.5%
25–34
6.9%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
4.8%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
14.1%
85+
7.9%
Under 18: 18.0%
Working age (18–64): 82.0%
65 and over: 25.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.0%
Naturalized Citizen
56.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
63.6%
Asia
34.7%
Europe
1.2%
Africa
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.7%
With a Disability
11.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
86.2%
Uninsured
13.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
62.6%
Has a Computer
83.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023