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Population and households in ZIP 79415
Household size in ZIP 79415
| Period | ZIP 79415 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 79415 run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.66 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southwest.
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 79415
| Period | ZIP 79415 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 79415 is young: half of its residents are under 30.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 56 are younger.
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 79415
| Period | ZIP 79415 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 79415 (14.4%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 79415
Renters in ZIP 79415
| Period | ZIP 79415 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 79415: 62.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 64.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 14.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 81 have a higher share of renters.
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 79415
| Period | ZIP 79415 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 79415: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.5 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 79415
| Period | ZIP 79415 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 79415 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in Texas as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 79415
| Period | ZIP 79415 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $615 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $741 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $863 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $965 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$349 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 79415 runs $965 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $349 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the east.
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 79415
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79415
| Period | ZIP 79415 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 79415 than nationally: 26.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 79415
| Period | ZIP 79415 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.0% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 79415 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 79415
| Period | ZIP 79415 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 79415 is close to the national rate: 5.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 79415 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 79415 | 2.46 | 30.5 | 14.4% | 62.9% | 12.5% | 1984 | $965 | 26.8% | 79.0% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 79406 | 2.42 | 19.4 | 11.5% | 44.5% | 100.0% | 1985 | $1,178 | 49.3% | 92.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 79401 | 1.87 | 29.1 | 8.3% | 91.1% | 17.4% | 1981 | $1,111 | 39.3% | 80.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 79409 | 2.40 | 19.5 | 11.4% | 92.9% | 10.4% | 1985 | $1,174 | 34.4% | 2.8% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 79410 | 2.27 | 28.5 | 12.5% | 67.7% | 8.6% | 1957 | $1,252 | 48.3% | 91.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 79416 | 2.50 | 32.1 | 12.6% | 51.6% | 8.4% | 1994 | $1,317 | 33.8% | 92.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 79411 | 2.57 | 29.0 | 15.9% | 70.6% | 17.1% | 1962 | $1,090 | 21.0% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 79413 | 2.70 | 31.9 | 13.7% | 43.0% | 9.3% | 1964 | $1,417 | 36.6% | 91.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 79403 | 2.72 | 38.7 | 15.5% | 38.4% | 12.6% | 1972 | $1,061 | 12.9% | 78.7% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 79412 | 2.73 | 34.7 | 27.0% | 51.2% | 13.7% | 1963 | $1,112 | 17.2% | 77.0% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 79414 | 2.19 | 29.4 | 15.3% | 66.1% | 10.1% | 1975 | $1,204 | 24.6% | 89.8% | 5.7% |
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 79415. 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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