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ZIP Code 79930

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 25,484

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 — 79930

What is the median household income in 79930?
The median household income in 79930 is $41,826 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 79930?
The poverty rate in 79930 is 28.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 79930?
$124,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 79930?
The median gross rent in 79930 is $909 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 79930 residents have a college degree?
16.4% of adults in 79930 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,484
Median Income
$41,826
Median Home Value
$124,000
Poverty Rate
28.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.6%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,704 (+12.7%) Home Value: +$27,100 (+28%) Poverty Rate: +12.2 pp (+75.8%) Bachelor's+: -2.5 pp (-13.2%) Unemployment: -0.4 pp (-5.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,484
Median Age 33.0
Female 50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 89.1% White (non-Hisp.) 7.6% Black 1.9% Asian 0.3% Two or More 43.6% Other 14.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
83.7%
Puerto Rican
1.5%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $41,826 ±$5,354
Per Capita Income $56,368
Median Family Income $46,167
Poverty Rate 28.3%
Child Poverty Rate 43.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 24.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 14.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.5%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
15.2%
$25–35k
11.1%
$35–50k
14.7%
$50–75k
16.5%
$75–100k
12.3%
$100–150k
8.8%
$150–200k
3.1%
$200k+
2.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,729
Owner-Occupied 44.9%
Renter-Occupied 55.1%
Vacancy Rate 15.8%
Median Home Value $124,000
Median Gross Rent $909
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 31.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 47.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.3%
$50–100k
22.4%
$100–200k
42.6%
$200–300k
11.3%
$300–500k
5.9%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.8%
$500–1k
58.1%
$1–1.5k
29.8%
$1.5–2k
8.5%
$2–2.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.7%
1 vehicle
37.4%
2 vehicles
34.3%
3+
19.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
59.2%
Single-fam. att.
6.2%
2–4 units
4.4%
5–19 units
7.9%
20+ units
7.8%
Mobile home
1.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.8%
1940–1969
12.4%
1970–1999
13.3%
2000–2009
7.3%
2010+
1.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 75.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.4%
Graduate Degree 5.7%
Some College / Associate 20.9%
Less Than High School 12.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.0%
Unemployment Rate 6.6%
Work from Home 6.5%
Self-Employed 6.7%
Government Workers 15.8%
Private For-Profit 76.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.8%
Prof. Services
13.7%
Retail
12.7%
Arts/Entmt.
10.5%
Construction
9.7%
Finance
7.2%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Public Admin
5.0%
Transportation
2.2%
Wholesale
1.8%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
26.6%
Management
26.2%
Sales
22.9%
Production
14.1%
Construction
10.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.3 min
Drove Alone 81.3%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 1.4%
Work from Home 6.5%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,878
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 32.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
12.7%
25–34
14.7%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
8.5%
85+
3.9%
Under 18: 20.7% Working age (18–64): 79.3% 65 and over: 14.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 25.5%
Naturalized Citizen 47.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 30.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
96.0%
Africa
1.7%
Europe
1.4%
Asia
0.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.2%
With a Disability 12.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 71.8%
Uninsured 28.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.4%
Has a Computer 92.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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