ZIP Code 79248
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,124
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 — 79248
- What is the median household income in 79248?
- The median household income in 79248 is $38,359 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79248?
- The poverty rate in 79248 is 26.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79248?
- $49,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79248?
- The median gross rent in 79248 is $323 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79248 residents have a college degree?
- 23.2% of adults in 79248 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,124
Median Income
$38,359
Median Home Value
$49,700
Poverty Rate
26.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.0%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,679 (+21.1%)
Home Value:
+$5,600 (+12.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.0 pp (-3.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.8 pp (+33.3%)
Unemployment:
-0.5 pp (-5.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,124
Median Age
44.0
Female
49.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 52.9%
Black 5.7%
Two or More 28.8%
Other 4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,359
±$28,161
Per Capita Income
$75,588
Median Family Income
$61,477
Poverty Rate
26.7%
Child Poverty Rate
39.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
12.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.9%
$10–15k
8.2%
$15–25k
17.2%
$25–35k
7.0%
$35–50k
8.2%
$50–75k
15.2%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
9.9%
$150–200k
4.3%
$200k+
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
868
Owner-Occupied
76.2%
Renter-Occupied
23.8%
Vacancy Rate
40.9%
Median Home Value
$49,700
Median Gross Rent
$323
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
10.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
50.6%
$50–100k
37.9%
$100–200k
2.3%
$200–300k
5.1%
$300–500k
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.3%
1 vehicle
39.8%
2 vehicles
33.5%
3+
23.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.2%
2–4 units
5.9%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
1.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
29.6%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
14.5%
2000–2009
2.4%
2010+
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
23.2%
Graduate Degree
6.5%
Some College / Associate
23.5%
Less Than High School
9.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
Work from Home
9.2%
Self-Employed
16.0%
Government Workers
26.4%
Private For-Profit
57.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.1%
Construction
16.9%
Agriculture
13.8%
Public Admin
10.2%
Retail
9.8%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Prof. Services
2.2%
Finance
1.3%
Transportation
0.9%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
39.6%
Construction
19.3%
Production
13.8%
Food Prep
13.8%
Sales
13.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.7 min
Drove Alone
65.7%
Carpool
18.6%
Public Transit
1.8%
Work from Home
9.2%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
513
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.8%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
9.9%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
5.7%
35–44
18.0%
45–54
8.7%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
18.3%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 21.9%
Working age (18–64): 78.1%
65 and over: 26.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.1%
With a Disability
30.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.6%
Uninsured
7.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
60.2%
Has a Computer
85.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023