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79072

Texas · 25,389 residents · 394.625 sq mi
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ZIP 79072 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $114,000. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Among the 6 ZIP codes in Hale County, 79072 ranks 6th by median household income.

$47,255
US average: $82,259
$114,000
US average: $376,019
14.5%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.4%
Age 65+
13.8%
51.9%
48.1%
2.74 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(7,186)
Black5.2%(1,309)
Hispanic / Latino63.4%(16,084)
Asian0.6%(144)
Other2.6%(666)
Diversity Score64.4%(16,350)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Hale County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
79021$51,094
79032$76,250
79041$61,832
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 79072?

ZIP code 79072 has about 25,389 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79072?

The typical household in ZIP code 79072 earns about $47,255 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 79072 expensive?

In ZIP code 79072, the median home is worth about $114,000, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 79072?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 79072 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79072?

About 23.3% of people in ZIP code 79072 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Hale County
Other ZIP codes in Hale County
ZIP 79311ZIP 79041ZIP 79250ZIP 79032ZIP 79021ZIP 79073

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024