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ZIP Code 79404

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,686

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 — 79404

What is the median household income in 79404?
The median household income in 79404 is $48,642 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 79404?
The poverty rate in 79404 is 18.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 79404?
$86,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 79404?
The median gross rent in 79404 is $958 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 79404 residents have a college degree?
12.7% of adults in 79404 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,686
Median Income
$48,642
Median Home Value
$86,300
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,536 (+38.6%) Home Value: +$29,900 (+53%) Poverty Rate: -6.4 pp (-25.8%) Bachelor's+: +4.5 pp (+54.9%) Unemployment: +2.4 pp (+60%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,686
Median Age 41.0
Female 42.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 55.3% White (non-Hisp.) 20.0% Black 23.0% Asian 0.6% Two or More 17.1% Other 15.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
46.5%
Puerto Rican
0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $48,642 ±$8,159
Per Capita Income $66,108
Median Family Income $49,917
Poverty Rate 18.4%
Child Poverty Rate 28.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 25.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.1%
$10–15k
5.3%
$15–25k
9.1%
$25–35k
10.0%
$35–50k
17.1%
$50–75k
16.3%
$75–100k
12.2%
$100–150k
14.8%
$150–200k
2.2%
$200k+
3.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,289
Owner-Occupied 64.6%
Renter-Occupied 35.4%
Vacancy Rate 22.3%
Median Home Value $86,300
Median Gross Rent $958
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 33.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
22.5%
$50–100k
33.4%
$100–200k
23.4%
$200–300k
9.8%
$300–500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
0.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.0%
$500–1k
49.9%
$1–1.5k
42.3%
$1.5–2k
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.1%
1 vehicle
41.5%
2 vehicles
35.4%
3+
15.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.0%
2–4 units
0.6%
5–19 units
2.8%
20+ units
1.5%
Mobile home
5.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.5%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
12.6%
2000–2009
10.6%
2010+
6.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 73.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.7%
Graduate Degree 4.5%
Some College / Associate 21.8%
Less Than High School 8.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.3%
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Work from Home 2.7%
Self-Employed 9.8%
Government Workers 15.6%
Private For-Profit 74.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.9%
Arts/Entmt.
11.5%
Prof. Services
8.8%
Construction
8.5%
Retail
8.1%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Public Admin
5.6%
Information
4.3%
Agriculture
4.1%
Transportation
2.8%
Wholesale
2.7%
Finance
2.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
24.5%
Management
23.7%
Sales
19.9%
Production
19.6%
Construction
12.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.1 min
Drove Alone 80.7%
Carpool 12.5%
Public Transit 1.0%
Work from Home 2.7%
Walked 1.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,333
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 32.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.4%
5–9
3.9%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
13.4%
35–44
18.1%
45–54
13.8%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
7.9%
85+
3.8%
Under 18: 18.1% Working age (18–64): 81.9% 65 and over: 14.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.5%
Naturalized Citizen 49.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
91.4%
Asia
6.1%
Africa
1.0%
Europe
0.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.9%
With a Disability 24.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 80.4%
Uninsured 19.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.8%
Has a Computer 85.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 81.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

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