ZIP Code 79240, TX
Living in 79240
Bikeability
92
Walkability
19
Commute
6
Public Transit
24
Affordability
100
Public Safety
90
Airports
7
Hospitals
69
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
80
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
81
Population
+30 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
-10% (2010–19)
100%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years31%
Diversity
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino60%
Education
High school graduate38%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree16%
Households
Family household100%
Economy
$96k
Median Household Income
+$57k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+50% (2010–19)
43 mi
Average Commute
78%
Lived Here Last Year
-22% (2010–19)
Household Income
$50K to $74K41%
$75K to $99K36%
$100K to $124K23%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector57%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office14%
Commute
Bicycle12%
Car, truck, or van88%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
+$900 (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
47%
Owner-Occupied
+29% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1960 to 196930%
Built 1950 to 195953%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K64%
House Heating Type
LP gas23%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79240
United States45
Texas51
Donley County13
Property Crime in 79240
United States48
Texas58
Donley County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (16%)(82%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79240
Inland Flooding63
Tornado50
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79240, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79240, TX
Christian Community School
48 miles, N
Amarillo Montessori Academy
64 miles, W
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
64 miles, W
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
64 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79240, TX
West Texas A & M University
65 miles, W
Wayland Baptist University
72 miles, SW
Texas Tech University
110 miles, SW
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
110 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79240, TX
Collingsworth General Hospital
32 miles, E
Shamrock General Hospital
37 miles, NE
Childress Regional Medical Center
44 miles, SE
Parkview Hospital
48 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79240, TX
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
57 miles, NW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
103 miles, SW
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
136 miles, E
Sheppard Airforce Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
144 miles, SE