ZIP Code 79851
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,386
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 — 79851
- What is the median household income in 79851?
- The median household income in 79851 is $53,836 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79851?
- The poverty rate in 79851 is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79851?
- $71,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79851?
- The median gross rent in 79851 is $1,016 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79851 residents have a college degree?
- 7.0% of adults in 79851 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,386
Median Income
$53,836
Median Home Value
$71,500
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
16.5%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,946 (+35%)
Home Value:
+$14,300 (+25%)
Poverty Rate:
+8.1 pp (+88%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.9 pp (-29.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,386
Median Age
33.0
Female
32.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 22.3%
Black 1.4%
Two or More 53.7%
Other 16.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
62.5%
Puerto Rican
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$53,836
±$14,373
Per Capita Income
$63,150
Median Family Income
$54,702
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Child Poverty Rate
32.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
35.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.6%
$10–15k
1.1%
$15–25k
10.8%
$25–35k
14.1%
$35–50k
4.9%
$50–75k
22.2%
$75–100k
11.4%
$100–150k
17.8%
$150–200k
4.3%
$200k+
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
219
Owner-Occupied
65.4%
Renter-Occupied
34.6%
Vacancy Rate
15.5%
Median Home Value
$71,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,016
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
84.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
28.1%
$50–100k
40.5%
$200–300k
17.4%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
9.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.2%
1 vehicle
17.8%
2 vehicles
37.8%
3+
35.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.8%
Mobile home
23.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.8%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
18.3%
2000–2009
23.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
47.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
7.0%
Graduate Degree
0.3%
Some College / Associate
16.6%
Less Than High School
24.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
22.5%
Unemployment Rate
16.5%
Work from Home
0.9%
Self-Employed
1.3%
Government Workers
39.1%
Private For-Profit
59.7%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
32.2%
Public Admin
19.3%
Retail
16.7%
Transportation
11.6%
Edu/Health
11.2%
Construction
4.3%
Finance
2.1%
Prof. Services
1.3%
Agriculture
1.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
42.5%
Sales
28.8%
Management
24.0%
Construction
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
13.7 min
Drove Alone
40.3%
Carpool
30.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.9%
Walked
28.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
185
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
0.9%
10–14
3.9%
15–19
12.3%
20–24
8.2%
25–34
26.3%
35–44
16.5%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
3.3%
75–84
6.5%
85+
1.9%
Under 18: 16.5%
Working age (18–64): 83.5%
65 and over: 8.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
45.1%
Naturalized Citizen
3.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
45.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
99.2%
Europe
0.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.8%
With a Disability
47.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.0%
Uninsured
8.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
93.5%
Has a Computer
93.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
51.5%
Moved from Abroad
28.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023