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Population and households in ZIP 79553
Household size in ZIP 79553
| Period | ZIP 79553 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 79553 are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
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 79553
| Period | ZIP 79553 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −10.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 79553 is young: half of its residents are under 33.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 43.8 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 79553
| Period | ZIP 79553 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 79553 (16.3%), 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 79553
Renters in ZIP 79553
| Period | ZIP 79553 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in ZIP 79553 rent their homes (34.8%), the same as the national share. Among homeowners, 69.8% 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 79553
| Period | ZIP 79553 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 79553: 18.6% 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.
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 79553
| Period | ZIP 79553 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 79553 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 79553
| Period | ZIP 79553 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $414 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $642 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $701 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,025 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$612 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 79553 pays $1,025 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 79553
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79553
| Period | ZIP 79553 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 79553: 15.3% 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 79553
| Period | ZIP 79553 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 79553 is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas overall (85.8%).
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 79553
| Period | ZIP 79553 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 79553 has been strong: just 1.4% 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 79553 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 79553 | 2.36 | 33.3 | 16.3% | 34.8% | 18.6% | 1963 | $1,025 | 15.3% | 89.2% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 79503 | 2.31 | 32.6 | 26.7% | 22.3% | 26.7% | 1969 | $999 | 18.8% | 87.4% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 79548 | 2.49 | 40.7 | 7.8% | 16.6% | 29.1% | 1960 | $1,045 | 24.0% | 92.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 79533 | 2.52 | 45.2 | 10.1% | 10.0% | 27.6% | 1967 | $883 | 35.6% | 94.9% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 79520 | 2.31 | 43.6 | 3.8% | 28.2% | 14.3% | 1961 | $844 | 17.4% | 91.1% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 79546 | 2.32 | 37.0 | 16.7% | 24.9% | 22.9% | 1961 | $536 | 15.7% | 85.8% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 76491 | 2.34 | 44.8 | 6.2% | 24.8% | 23.9% | 1966 | $824 | 28.4% | 97.2% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 76481 | 1.80 | 57.6 | 7.2% | 6.2% | 12.2% | 1986 | $601 | 29.9% | 92.4% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 76450 | 2.35 | 42.6 | 9.6% | 24.0% | 9.4% | 1977 | $888 | 25.5% | 86.6% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 79330 | 2.42 | 45.7 | 10.3% | 28.4% | 57.3% | 1986 | $868 | 24.7% | 89.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 79517 | 2.70 | 41.4 | 6.5% | 15.5% | 28.9% | 1966 | $1,088 | 24.6% | 89.5% | 0.3% |
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 79553. 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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