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Population and households in ZIP 79005
Household size in ZIP 79005
| Period | ZIP 79005 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 79005 holds 2.79 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Texas. Household size has dropped from 3.06 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 79005
| Period | ZIP 79005 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.7, ZIP 79005 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 79005
| Period | ZIP 79005 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in ZIP 79005 (17.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 79005
Renters in ZIP 79005
| Period | ZIP 79005 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.6% of households in ZIP 79005 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 57.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 79005
| Period | ZIP 79005 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.2% of the housing in ZIP 79005, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 79005
| Period | ZIP 79005 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 79005 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 79005
| Period | ZIP 79005 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $591 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $665 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $725 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $962 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$371 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 79005 costs $962 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 19.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 79005
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79005
| Period | ZIP 79005 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 79005: 19.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 79005
| Period | ZIP 79005 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 79005 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 79005
| Period | ZIP 79005 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 79005 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 79005 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 79005 | 2.79 | 34.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | 20.2% | 1975 | $962 | 19.9% | 79.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 79024 | 2.85 | 33.7 | 17.7% | 20.4% | 20.3% | 1974 | $915 | 19.8% | 79.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 73931 | 2.21 | 51.3 | 6.9% | 16.8% | 32.5% | 1952 | $949 | 46.5% | 93.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 79070 | 2.71 | 35.1 | 20.9% | 27.8% | 18.0% | 1975 | $1,015 | 18.4% | 77.3% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 79034 | 2.71 | 38.4 | 7.5% | 12.9% | 38.5% | 1969 | $682 | 26.4% | 92.4% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 79033 | 3.65 | 29.7 | 8.0% | 0.0% | 29.0% | 1988 | $1,689 | 13.1% | 81.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 73843 | 2.43 | 44.9 | 8.3% | 17.4% | 29.2% | 1971 | $735 | 17.9% | 90.8% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 73840 | 2.41 | 46.6 | 9.7% | 15.5% | 24.7% | 1975 | $744 | 18.3% | 90.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 73841 | 2.77 | 43.2 | 5.0% | 14.9% | 13.1% | 1988 | $732 | 12.1% | 88.7% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 73801 | 2.44 | 36.8 | 13.4% | 30.5% | 17.7% | 1977 | $908 | 21.1% | 87.3% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 73960 | 2.82 | 37.3 | 4.6% | 25.4% | 25.3% | 1975 | $1,004 | 23.8% | 71.7% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 79005. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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