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ZIP Code 79606

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 29,428

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 — 79606

What is the median household income in 79606?
The median household income in 79606 is $83,201 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 79606?
The poverty rate in 79606 is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 79606?
$248,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 79606?
The median gross rent in 79606 is $1,165 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 79606 residents have a college degree?
38.1% of adults in 79606 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
29,428
Median Income
$83,201
Median Home Value
$248,500
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.3%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,736 (+29.1%) Home Value: +$60,200 (+32%) Poverty Rate: -2.2 pp (-38.6%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+10.4%) Unemployment: -0.9 pp (-28.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 29,428
Median Age 33.0
Female 49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 19.2% White (non-Hisp.) 69.2% Black 5.8% Asian 3.8% Two or More 11.0% Other 2.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
2.1%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Japanese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
14.0%
Puerto Rican
0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $83,201 ±$7,414
Per Capita Income $99,968
Median Family Income $104,164
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Child Poverty Rate 4.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 5.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.9%
$10–15k
1.6%
$15–25k
5.7%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
17.6%
$75–100k
13.0%
$100–150k
24.6%
$150–200k
10.3%
$200k+
6.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,191
Owner-Occupied 56.6%
Renter-Occupied 43.4%
Vacancy Rate 7.9%
Median Home Value $248,500
Median Gross Rent $1,165
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 34.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.7%
$50–100k
1.8%
$100–200k
4.8%
$200–300k
41.0%
$300–500k
27.5%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.1%
$500–1k
22.0%
$1–1.5k
49.7%
$1.5–2k
12.6%
$2–2.5k
7.5%
$2.5–3.5k
2.5%
$3.5k+
2.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.5%
1 vehicle
37.9%
2 vehicles
40.4%
3+
18.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.7%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
9.9%
20+ units
9.2%
Mobile home
3.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.4%
1940–1969
0.2%
1970–1999
18.8%
2000–2009
12.7%
2010+
16.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 38.1%
Graduate Degree 13.7%
Some College / Associate 21.5%
Less Than High School 1.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 67.6%
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Work from Home 7.8%
Self-Employed 5.4%
Government Workers 18.4%
Private For-Profit 76.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.0%
Retail
12.6%
Finance
8.1%
Prof. Services
7.3%
Transportation
6.9%
Public Admin
6.3%
Construction
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Arts/Entmt.
4.8%
Wholesale
2.7%
Agriculture
1.3%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
Management
49.3%
Sales
20.5%
Food Prep
12.7%
Construction
8.8%
Production
8.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.1 min
Drove Alone 81.0%
Carpool 8.2%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 7.8%
Walked 0.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 12,152
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.1%
5–9
8.0%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
8.9%
25–34
17.1%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
9.3%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
4.7%
75–84
8.2%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 25.0% Working age (18–64): 75.0% 65 and over: 15.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.4%
Naturalized Citizen 43.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
33.1%
Latin America
24.3%
Europe
10.9%
Africa
10.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.5%
With a Disability 12.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.3%
Uninsured 8.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 96.1%
Has a Computer 97.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.3%
Moved from Abroad 1.2%

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