ZIP Code 79547
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 869
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 — 79547
- What is the median household income in 79547?
- The median household income in 79547 is $33,194 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79547?
- The poverty rate in 79547 is 13.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79547?
- $75,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79547?
- The median gross rent in 79547 is $1,037 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79547 residents have a college degree?
- 20.6% of adults in 79547 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
869
Median Income
$33,194
Median Home Value
$75,000
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.6%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,777 (+30.6%)
Home Value:
+$42,400 (+130.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.3 pp (-40.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.7 pp (+59.7%)
Unemployment:
-1.1 pp (-29.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
869
Median Age
45.0
Female
47.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 64.2%
Black 4.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 13.9%
Other 4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$33,194
±$9,502
Per Capita Income
$73,810
Median Family Income
$61,429
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Child Poverty Rate
21.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.8%
$10–15k
9.4%
$15–25k
12.2%
$25–35k
23.3%
$35–50k
11.1%
$50–75k
6.3%
$75–100k
12.2%
$100–150k
11.9%
$150–200k
3.3%
$200k+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
572
Owner-Occupied
82.0%
Renter-Occupied
18.0%
Vacancy Rate
30.9%
Median Home Value
$75,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,037
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
43.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
58.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
38.9%
$50–100k
30.6%
$100–200k
6.8%
$200–300k
8.0%
$300–500k
4.3%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.8%
1 vehicle
43.5%
2 vehicles
19.2%
3+
34.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
93.4%
Mobile home
6.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.9%
1940–1969
17.1%
1970–1999
9.8%
2010+
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.6%
Graduate Degree
7.1%
Some College / Associate
23.4%
Less Than High School
7.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Work from Home
6.6%
Self-Employed
16.8%
Government Workers
18.3%
Private For-Profit
64.0%
Industry
Retail
22.7%
Agriculture
15.9%
Edu/Health
14.7%
Arts/Entmt.
10.9%
Construction
8.8%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Public Admin
7.1%
Transportation
5.3%
Finance
4.7%
Wholesale
0.6%
Manufacturing
0.3%
Occupation
Sales
26.3%
Management
22.7%
Construction
21.5%
Food Prep
21.5%
Production
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.9 min
Drove Alone
80.6%
Carpool
5.4%
Public Transit
3.0%
Work from Home
6.6%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
395
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.9%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
4.5%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
3.1%
25–34
8.9%
35–44
9.2%
45–54
16.8%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
4.1%
75–84
19.6%
85+
9.9%
Under 18: 18.2%
Working age (18–64): 81.8%
65 and over: 30.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.6%
Naturalized Citizen
87.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
91.3%
Asia
8.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.6%
With a Disability
23.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
79.6%
Uninsured
20.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.2%
Has a Computer
94.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023