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79079

Texas · 2,222 residents · 593 sq mi
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ZIP 79079 is home to 2,222 people in Wheeler County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. The median age is 46.2, about 7 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $92,500. Density works out to 4 people per square mile. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock.

$51,250
US average: $82,259
$32,694
US average: $44,673
$92,500
US average: $376,019
14.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
593 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.8%
Age 65+
20.6%
51.6%
48.4%
2.23 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(1,545)
Black2.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(483)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other5.4%(121)
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
1.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Wheeler County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 4HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
79011$54,375
79061$99,861
79096$67,165
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 79079?

ZIP code 79079 has about 2,222 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79079?

The typical household in ZIP code 79079 earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 79079 expensive?

In ZIP code 79079, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 79079?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 79079 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79079?

About 17.8% of people in ZIP code 79079 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Wheeler County
Other ZIP codes in Wheeler County
ZIP 79096ZIP 79061ZIP 79011

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