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Population and households in ZIP 79562
Household size in ZIP 79562
| Period | ZIP 79562 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 79562 holds 2.88 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.70, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
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 79562
| Period | ZIP 79562 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 79562 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 44.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 79562
| Period | ZIP 79562 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 79562: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 79562 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 79562
Renters in ZIP 79562
| Period | ZIP 79562 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.0% of households in ZIP 79562 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over four in ten owners (41.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower 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 79562
| Period | ZIP 79562 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 79562: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 6.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 86 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 79562
| Period | ZIP 79562 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 79562 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 79562
| Period | ZIP 79562 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $845 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $791 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,040 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,710 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$865 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 79562 costs $1,710 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $865 a month since 2006–10, up 102%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 79562
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79562
| Period | ZIP 79562 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 79562 as nationally: 35.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 79562
| Period | ZIP 79562 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 79562: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 79562 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 79562
| Period | ZIP 79562 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 79562 has been low: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only nine of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. 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 79562 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 79562 | 2.88 | 37.8 | 7.7% | 9.0% | 4.7% | 1998 | $1,710 | 35.5% | 94.8% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 79508 | 2.62 | 42.3 | 4.4% | 7.4% | 8.2% | 1996 | $1,955 | 45.3% | 98.3% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 79541 | 2.73 | 35.9 | 11.0% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 1986 | $1,206 | 24.6% | 94.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 79606 | 2.43 | 36.2 | 8.3% | 47.9% | 10.6% | 1994 | $1,655 | 37.1% | 95.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 79530 | 2.63 | 28.9 | 9.0% | 23.2% | 12.2% | 1977 | $1,095 | 25.9% | 95.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 79602 | 2.76 | 38.5 | 10.1% | 24.6% | 11.4% | 1982 | $1,461 | 33.6% | 91.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 79510 | 2.81 | 41.7 | 8.2% | 17.2% | 17.8% | 1980 | $867 | 26.5% | 94.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 79566 | 2.40 | 51.6 | 12.9% | 18.9% | 26.4% | 1979 | $1,026 | 19.0% | 90.5% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 79537 | 2.00 | 59.3 | 0.5% | 22.7% | 21.9% | 1963 | $806 | 34.5% | 91.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 79504 | 2.72 | 45.8 | 10.5% | 24.5% | 22.2% | 1968 | $592 | 22.2% | 88.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 79535 | 2.26 | 48.1 | 0.4% | 13.6% | 22.1% | 1970 | $1,046 | 32.4% | 90.5% | 0.0% |
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 79562. 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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