ZIP Code 79849
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 13,582
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 — 79849
- What is the median household income in 79849?
- The median household income in 79849 is $45,067 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79849?
- The poverty rate in 79849 is 26.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79849?
- $104,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79849?
- The median gross rent in 79849 is $878 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79849 residents have a college degree?
- 5.1% of adults in 79849 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,582
Median Income
$45,067
Median Home Value
$104,200
Poverty Rate
26.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.0%
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,460 (+26.6%)
Home Value:
+$24,300 (+30.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.0 pp (-16%)
Bachelor's+:
-6.1 pp (-54.5%)
Unemployment:
-2.0 pp (-40%)
Demographics
Total Population
13,582
Median Age
28.0
Female
49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 2.0%
Two or More 54.8%
Other 17.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$45,067
±$7,249
Per Capita Income
$62,789
Median Family Income
$45,065
Poverty Rate
26.2%
Child Poverty Rate
32.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
47.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
12.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.2%
$10–15k
9.4%
$15–25k
9.7%
$25–35k
13.6%
$35–50k
14.3%
$50–75k
21.7%
$75–100k
9.7%
$100–150k
10.3%
$150–200k
3.0%
$200k+
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,182
Owner-Occupied
71.8%
Renter-Occupied
28.2%
Vacancy Rate
9.8%
Median Home Value
$104,200
Median Gross Rent
$878
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
43.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
28.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.6%
$50–100k
35.3%
$100–200k
23.9%
$200–300k
8.3%
$300–500k
4.7%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.3%
$500–1k
72.4%
$1–1.5k
14.9%
$1.5–2k
1.7%
$2–2.5k
7.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.2%
1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
27.7%
3+
34.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
50.5%
Single-fam. att.
3.8%
2–4 units
5.4%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
24.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.7%
1940–1969
2.4%
1970–1999
5.2%
2000–2009
22.5%
2010+
27.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
59.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
5.1%
Graduate Degree
1.1%
Some College / Associate
12.7%
Less Than High School
27.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Work from Home
9.1%
Self-Employed
8.4%
Government Workers
7.9%
Private For-Profit
83.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
16.1%
Edu/Health
15.5%
Construction
14.2%
Retail
10.8%
Transportation
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
4.7%
Prof. Services
4.5%
Agriculture
3.6%
Finance
3.4%
Wholesale
3.1%
Information
2.8%
Public Admin
2.4%
Occupation
Production
28.8%
Sales
23.3%
Construction
19.2%
Food Prep
17.3%
Management
11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.8 min
Drove Alone
72.8%
Carpool
14.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.1%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,774
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
22.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.9%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
10.0%
15–19
8.9%
20–24
9.3%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
10.2%
55–64
2.9%
65–74
4.6%
75–84
7.9%
85+
2.4%
Under 18: 33.3%
Working age (18–64): 66.7%
65 and over: 12.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
33.5%
Naturalized Citizen
32.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
44.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
1.0%
With a Disability
11.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
68.5%
Uninsured
31.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.1%
Has a Computer
94.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.2%
Moved from Abroad
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023