ZIP Code 79079, TX

Living in 79079

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 23
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 26
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Schools 41
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Residents

2.6k Population -114 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black5%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$4.2k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +16% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office34%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%

Housing

$76k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$503 Median Monthly Rent +$119 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -17% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
LP gas10%
Utility gas58%

Crime

Violent Crime in 79079

United States45
Texas51
Wheeler County12

Property Crime in 79079

United States48
Texas58
Wheeler County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (17%)(81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump89%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 1 2
Feb 41 1 1
Mar 49 2 1
Apr 58 2 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 2 0
Aug 79 3 0
Sep 72 3 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 48 1 1
Dec 38 1 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79079

Inland Flooding41
Tornado37
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 79079, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 79079, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 79079, TX

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Cameron University
111 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 79079, TX

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Parkview Hospital
16 miles, N
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Airports

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