ZIP Code 79843
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,578
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 — 79843
- What is the median household income in 79843?
- The median household income in 79843 is $39,423 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79843?
- The poverty rate in 79843 is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79843?
- $228,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79843?
- The median gross rent in 79843 is $460 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79843 residents have a college degree?
- 29.6% of adults in 79843 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,578
Median Income
$39,423
Median Home Value
$228,300
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
54.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-1,740 (-4.2%)
Home Value:
+$55,400 (+32%)
Poverty Rate:
+8.8 pp (+183.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.5 pp (-10.6%)
Unemployment:
-5.5 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,578
Median Age
54.0
Female
51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 43.7%
Two or More 32.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$39,423
±$16,426
Per Capita Income
$86,142
Median Family Income
$79,891
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Child Poverty Rate
61.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
7.7%
$15–25k
15.2%
$25–35k
21.1%
$35–50k
16.4%
$50–75k
7.2%
$75–100k
7.5%
$100–150k
14.3%
$150–200k
2.8%
$200k+
4.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,639
Owner-Occupied
76.3%
Renter-Occupied
23.7%
Vacancy Rate
25.6%
Median Home Value
$228,300
Median Gross Rent
$460
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
51.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
8.8%
Home Value Distribution
$50–100k
26.9%
$100–200k
2.9%
$200–300k
21.7%
$300–500k
21.7%
$500k–$1M
11.6%
$1M+
7.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.9%
1 vehicle
43.4%
2 vehicles
18.6%
3+
28.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.9%
Single-fam. att.
3.7%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
3.1%
Mobile home
17.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.8%
1940–1969
14.8%
1970–1999
7.5%
2000–2009
1.3%
2010+
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
77.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.6%
Graduate Degree
8.8%
Some College / Associate
20.5%
Less Than High School
16.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Work from Home
10.7%
Self-Employed
23.2%
Government Workers
25.0%
Private For-Profit
51.9%
Industry
Construction
21.6%
Edu/Health
14.7%
Public Admin
13.4%
Information
9.7%
Agriculture
9.2%
Prof. Services
8.8%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Transportation
3.6%
Finance
2.8%
Occupation
Management
43.6%
Construction
32.2%
Production
8.7%
Sales
8.2%
Food Prep
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
7.4 min
Drove Alone
60.0%
Carpool
1.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.7%
Walked
12.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,220
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
7.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.2%
5–9
7.9%
10–14
1.5%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
1.4%
25–34
2.7%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
15.9%
55–64
12.3%
65–74
2.4%
75–84
19.8%
85+
9.0%
Under 18: 15.7%
Working age (18–64): 84.3%
65 and over: 32.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
17.7%
Naturalized Citizen
45.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
18.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
99.8%
Asia
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.8%
With a Disability
15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.0%
Uninsured
11.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.6%
Has a Computer
88.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.5%
Moved from Abroad
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023