ZIP Code 79072, TX

Living in 79072

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 18
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 41
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Schools 19
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Residents

27k Population -2.3k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate35%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$85k Median Home Value +$7.7k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$515 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 79072

United States45
Texas51
Hale County32

Property Crime in 79072

United States48
Texas58
Hale County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 1 2
Feb 42 1 1
Mar 49 1 1
Apr 58 2 0
May 67 3 0
Jun 75 3 0
Jul 79 2 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 70 2 0
Oct 59 2 0
Nov 48 1 1
Dec 38 1 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79072

Inland Flooding33
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 79072, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 79072, TX

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Springboard Academics
43 miles, S
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St Luke's Preschool
44 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 79072, TX

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Texas Tech University
41 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 79072, TX

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Airports

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