ZIP Code 79742, TX
Living in 79742
Bikeability
2
Walkability
7
Commute
29
Public Transit
2
Affordability
100
Public Safety
58
Airports
8
Hospitals
9
Colleges
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
526
Population
+24 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
78%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Education
Less than high school31%
High school graduate36%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+15% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
98%
Lived Here Last Year
+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector71%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office7%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
+$3.7k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$368
Median Monthly Rent
+$164 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K56%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
LP gas7%
Utility gas20%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79742
United States45
Texas51
Ward County59
Property Crime in 79742
United States48
Texas58
Ward County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79742
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding95
Tornado43
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79742, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79742, TX
St Johns Episcopal School
44 miles, NE
Kiddie Kollege Preschool
46 miles, NE
St Marys Central Catholic School
46 miles, NE
Odessa Christian School
47 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79742, TX
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
49 miles, NE
Sul Ross State University
82 miles, SW
University of the Southwest
101 miles, N
Angelo State University
142 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79742, TX
Ward Memorial Hospital
17 miles, N
Pecos County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, S
Crane County Hospital District
31 miles, E
Winkler County Memorial Hospital
37 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79742, TX
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
57 miles, NE
Lea County Regional Airport
95 miles, N
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
140 miles, E
Roswell Air Center
167 miles, NW