ZIP Code 79855
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,159
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 — 79855
- What is the median household income in 79855?
- The median household income in 79855 is $43,190 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79855?
- The poverty rate in 79855 is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79855?
- $84,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79855?
- The median gross rent in 79855 is $971 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79855 residents have a college degree?
- 16.5% of adults in 79855 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,159
Median Income
$43,190
Median Home Value
$84,500
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.7%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,377 (+20.6%)
Home Value:
+$22,600 (+36.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-10.1 pp (-46.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.5 pp (+65%)
Unemployment:
-8.7 pp (-92.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,159
Median Age
47.0
Female
45.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 9.0%
Black 0.2%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 44.1%
Other 5.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
80.5%
Cuban
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,190
±$21,377
Per Capita Income
$63,457
Median Family Income
$61,912
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Child Poverty Rate
27.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
29.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
7.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
11.2%
$15–25k
7.7%
$25–35k
19.3%
$35–50k
11.9%
$50–75k
23.6%
$75–100k
16.5%
$100–150k
3.9%
$150–200k
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
900
Owner-Occupied
75.4%
Renter-Occupied
24.6%
Vacancy Rate
23.3%
Median Home Value
$84,500
Median Gross Rent
$971
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
8.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
9.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
25.8%
$50–100k
40.0%
$100–200k
29.6%
$200–300k
2.5%
$300–500k
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.4%
1 vehicle
50.9%
2 vehicles
31.3%
3+
12.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
16.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.4%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
23.1%
2000–2009
4.6%
2010+
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
72.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.5%
Graduate Degree
0.9%
Some College / Associate
9.5%
Less Than High School
18.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
Work from Home
1.1%
Self-Employed
15.0%
Government Workers
19.2%
Private For-Profit
65.8%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
25.2%
Retail
15.4%
Public Admin
13.2%
Edu/Health
12.1%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Transportation
8.7%
Agriculture
5.1%
Prof. Services
4.9%
Construction
2.5%
Occupation
Management
33.4%
Food Prep
27.9%
Construction
18.1%
Production
10.7%
Sales
9.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
11.6 min
Drove Alone
92.0%
Carpool
2.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.1%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
690
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
29.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
3.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.8%
5–9
9.6%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
2.7%
25–34
10.9%
35–44
6.9%
45–54
23.6%
55–64
2.7%
65–74
2.3%
75–84
18.6%
85+
8.4%
Under 18: 21.8%
Working age (18–64): 78.2%
65 and over: 27.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
9.5%
Naturalized Citizen
65.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
13.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.7%
Asia
5.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.0%
With a Disability
21.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
72.1%
Uninsured
27.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
61.9%
Has a Computer
75.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023