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ZIP Code 79924

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Population: 60,399

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 — 79924

What is the median household income in 79924?
The median household income in 79924 is $56,786 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 79924?
The poverty rate in 79924 is 16.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 79924?
$131,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 79924?
The median gross rent in 79924 is $1,062 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 79924 residents have a college degree?
19.3% of adults in 79924 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
60,399
Median Income
$56,786
Median Home Value
$131,200
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.3%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,389 (+30.9%) Home Value: +$31,300 (+31.3%) Poverty Rate: -1.6 pp (-9.1%) Bachelor's+: +3.7 pp (+23.7%) Unemployment: +1.6 pp (+20.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 60,399
Median Age 34.0
Female 50.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 72.2% White (non-Hisp.) 15.9% Black 8.1% Asian 1.8% Two or More 35.5% Other 16.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.8%
Filipino
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
66.0%
Puerto Rican
2.1%
Cuban
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $56,786 ±$3,285
Per Capita Income $65,939
Median Family Income $62,677
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Child Poverty Rate 23.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.0%
$10–15k
4.0%
$15–25k
10.8%
$25–35k
9.7%
$35–50k
14.4%
$50–75k
19.9%
$75–100k
16.9%
$100–150k
12.4%
$150–200k
3.6%
$200k+
2.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 23,009
Owner-Occupied 61.5%
Renter-Occupied 38.5%
Vacancy Rate 6.1%
Median Home Value $131,200
Median Gross Rent $1,062
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.2%
$50–100k
13.4%
$100–200k
41.8%
$200–300k
9.4%
$300–500k
1.4%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.7%
$500–1k
33.1%
$1–1.5k
50.7%
$1.5–2k
8.0%
$2–2.5k
0.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.1%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.5%
1 vehicle
35.4%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3+
23.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
2–4 units
2.3%
5–19 units
5.4%
20+ units
4.0%
Mobile home
5.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.8%
1940–1969
1.6%
1970–1999
23.3%
2000–2009
10.4%
2010+
7.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 81.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.3%
Graduate Degree 5.6%
Some College / Associate 25.1%
Less Than High School 10.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.6%
Unemployment Rate 9.3%
Work from Home 7.4%
Self-Employed 4.5%
Government Workers 22.9%
Private For-Profit 72.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.7%
Retail
11.8%
Arts/Entmt.
11.0%
Prof. Services
9.5%
Transportation
8.1%
Public Admin
7.3%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Construction
6.5%
Finance
4.5%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
27.4%
Food Prep
25.0%
Sales
24.1%
Production
13.8%
Construction
9.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.4 min
Drove Alone 75.8%
Carpool 11.3%
Public Transit 1.5%
Work from Home 7.4%
Walked 1.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 21,616
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.2%
5–9
6.5%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
7.7%
20–24
8.3%
25–34
14.8%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
4.7%
75–84
8.3%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 24.4% Working age (18–64): 75.6% 65 and over: 15.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 19.4%
Naturalized Citizen 58.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 25.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
84.1%
Asia
6.3%
Africa
5.9%
Europe
3.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 13.2%
With a Disability 18.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 77.8%
Uninsured 22.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.9%
Has a Computer 95.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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