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ZIP Code 79415

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,765

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 — 79415

What is the median household income in 79415?
The median household income in 79415 is $37,101 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 79415?
The poverty rate in 79415 is 26.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 79415?
$94,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 79415?
The median gross rent in 79415 is $956 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 79415 residents have a college degree?
25.5% of adults in 79415 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,765
Median Income
$37,101
Median Home Value
$94,000
Poverty Rate
26.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.2%
Median Age
27.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,421 (+17.1%) Home Value: +$30,500 (+48%) Poverty Rate: +4.0 pp (+18%) Bachelor's+: +7.9 pp (+44.9%) Unemployment: +2.4 pp (+50%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,765
Median Age 27.0
Female 46.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 59.0% White (non-Hisp.) 25.9% Black 8.5% Asian 4.8% Two or More 19.4% Other 12.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.1%
Chinese
0.3%
Korean
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
48.6%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $37,101 ±$3,602
Per Capita Income $54,781
Median Family Income $53,351
Poverty Rate 26.2%
Child Poverty Rate 35.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 14.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.5%
$10–15k
8.4%
$15–25k
16.5%
$25–35k
13.2%
$35–50k
14.8%
$50–75k
14.4%
$75–100k
8.7%
$100–150k
9.5%
$150–200k
3.0%
$200k+
2.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,225
Owner-Occupied 39.1%
Renter-Occupied 60.9%
Vacancy Rate 9.7%
Median Home Value $94,000
Median Gross Rent $956
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 28.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 49.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.0%
$50–100k
33.9%
$100–200k
15.0%
$200–300k
13.0%
$300–500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
4.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.9%
$500–1k
50.6%
$1–1.5k
32.2%
$1.5–2k
8.7%
$2–2.5k
1.3%
$2.5–3.5k
3.2%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.5%
1 vehicle
38.8%
2 vehicles
28.8%
3+
18.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
45.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
2.8%
5–19 units
11.5%
20+ units
17.7%
Mobile home
8.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.0%
1940–1969
6.3%
1970–1999
11.7%
2000–2009
20.6%
2010+
10.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 77.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 25.5%
Graduate Degree 10.6%
Some College / Associate 16.3%
Less Than High School 12.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.1%
Unemployment Rate 7.2%
Work from Home 6.4%
Self-Employed 3.8%
Government Workers 14.4%
Private For-Profit 81.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.1%
Retail
15.6%
Construction
11.6%
Arts/Entmt.
11.1%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Finance
4.5%
Transportation
4.3%
Agriculture
2.1%
Wholesale
2.0%
Public Admin
1.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
31.7%
Sales
20.7%
Food Prep
16.6%
Production
16.2%
Construction
14.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.0 min
Drove Alone 70.3%
Carpool 14.1%
Public Transit 4.3%
Work from Home 6.4%
Walked 3.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,525
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 32.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
10.6%
20–24
18.0%
25–34
13.4%
35–44
9.3%
45–54
9.9%
55–64
4.7%
65–74
4.2%
75–84
8.2%
85+
2.5%
Under 18: 24.9% Working age (18–64): 75.1% 65 and over: 12.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 15.3%
Naturalized Citizen 19.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 16.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
59.9%
Asia
23.5%
Africa
13.6%
Europe
1.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.3%
With a Disability 15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 80.4%
Uninsured 19.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 67.8%
Has a Computer 93.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 69.9%
Moved from Abroad 3.0%

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