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Population and households in ZIP 79088
Household size in ZIP 79088
| Period | ZIP 79088 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, ZIP 79088 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people.
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 79088
| Period | ZIP 79088 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 79088 is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. That is in line with the rest of Texas. The median age has edged down from 38.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 79088
| Period | ZIP 79088 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 79088: 16.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 79088
Renters in ZIP 79088
| Period | ZIP 79088 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 79088 than nationally: 39.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About three-quarters of owners (73.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.7 points, a much bigger shift than 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 79088
| Period | ZIP 79088 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 79088: 21.0% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 79088
| Period | ZIP 79088 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 79088 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have older homes.
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 79088
| Period | ZIP 79088 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $656 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $564 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $678 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $895 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$239 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 79088 costs $895 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $239 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the south.
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 79088
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79088
| Period | ZIP 79088 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 79088 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.8%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 79088
| Period | ZIP 79088 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 69.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.9% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 79088 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 79088
| Period | ZIP 79088 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 79088 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.6 points, in line with the national trend. 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 79088 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 79088 | 2.67 | 37.6 | 16.4% | 39.3% | 21.0% | 1961 | $895 | 15.8% | 79.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 79063 | 3.09 | 38.5 | 6.2% | 22.8% | 12.7% | 1975 | $1,027 | 19.4% | 80.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 79257 | 2.38 | 48.4 | 3.5% | 16.8% | 34.1% | 1962 | $600 | 20.7% | 80.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 79027 | 2.94 | 31.5 | 14.2% | 41.5% | 15.2% | 1965 | $979 | 21.3% | 75.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 79035 | 2.94 | 38.8 | 11.3% | 21.8% | 12.7% | 1970 | $962 | 16.1% | 68.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 79239 | 2.31 | 49.5 | 9.3% | 24.3% | 57.5% | 1953 | $569 | 23.4% | 87.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 79009 | 3.39 | 35.2 | 15.3% | 35.4% | 16.7% | 1974 | $931 | 11.0% | 58.1% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 88135 | 2.57 | 43.9 | 5.3% | 21.0% | 11.7% | 1985 | $951 | 18.3% | 79.0% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 79233 | 2.31 | 49.5 | 9.3% | 24.3% | 57.5% | 1953 | $569 | 23.4% | 87.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 88101 | 2.62 | 33.7 | 14.4% | 38.0% | 13.1% | 1977 | $1,056 | 24.1% | 83.1% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 79201 | 2.90 | 38.3 | 16.9% | 29.1% | 33.5% | 1967 | $838 | 13.9% | 82.1% | 0.7% |
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 79088. 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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