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Population and households in ZIP 79044
Household size in ZIP 79044
| Period | ZIP 79044 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 79044 run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.85, 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 79044
| Period | ZIP 79044 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 79044 is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1.
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 79044
| Period | ZIP 79044 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 79044: 18.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 79044
Renters in ZIP 79044
| Period | ZIP 79044 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −23.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 79044 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
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 79044
| Period | ZIP 79044 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 79044: 11.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 79044
| Period | ZIP 79044 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 79044 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Texas overall, where the median home dates to 1992.
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 79044
| Period | ZIP 79044 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $576 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $723 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $787 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,351 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$775 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 79044 costs $1,351 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 79044
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79044
| Period | ZIP 79044 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 79044: 12.5% 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 79044
| Period | ZIP 79044 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.8% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 79044 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.6% 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 79044
| Period | ZIP 79044 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.2% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 79044 has been low: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 79044 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 79044 | 2.56 | 42.6 | 18.0% | 17.6% | 11.5% | 1978 | $1,351 | 12.5% | 78.6% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 79029 | 3.05 | 32.4 | 18.5% | 36.4% | 14.2% | 1973 | $1,052 | 11.5% | 74.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 88410 | 1.94 | 46.1 | 10.7% | 26.5% | 45.5% | 1959 | $774 | 26.1% | 85.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 79078 | 2.77 | 47.5 | 7.9% | 7.4% | 47.6% | 1979 | $985 | 15.2% | 96.2% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 79083 | 2.34 | 43.1 | 7.4% | 17.6% | 32.7% | 1965 | $1,141 | 17.0% | 95.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 87733 | 2.59 | 42.5 | 2.1% | 23.1% | 42.3% | 1960 | $1,038 | 33.3% | 92.0% | 15.3% |
| ZIP 79059 | 2.58 | 40.0 | 2.7% | 14.3% | 17.9% | 1966 | $852 | 21.3% | 94.0% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 87746 | 2.31 | 53.6 | 12.5% | 7.7% | 42.2% | 1979 | $864 | 13.4% | 90.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 87743 | 2.59 | 42.5 | 2.1% | 23.1% | 42.3% | 1960 | $1,038 | 33.3% | 92.0% | 15.3% |
| ZIP 79014 | 2.23 | 44.4 | 9.0% | 29.1% | 17.2% | 1974 | $891 | 22.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 73642 | 2.41 | 52.1 | 3.9% | 14.3% | 31.1% | 1972 | $960 | 26.1% | 97.0% | 1.3% |
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 79044. 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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