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Population and households in ZIP 79701
Household size in ZIP 79701
| Period | ZIP 79701 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.12 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.16 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, ZIP 79701 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 has dropped from 2.82 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 79701
| Period | ZIP 79701 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.1 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.4, ZIP 79701 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 32.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, 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 79701
| Period | ZIP 79701 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 79701 (14.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 79701
Renters in ZIP 79701
| Period | ZIP 79701 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in ZIP 79701 rent their homes (31.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Texas as a whole (37.4%). About two-thirds of owners (66.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest.
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 79701
| Period | ZIP 79701 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 79701 as nationally: 10.1%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 79701
| Period | ZIP 79701 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +8 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 79701 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1976, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west 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 79701
| Period | ZIP 79701 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $626 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $879 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,122 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,354 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$727 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 79701 costs $1,354 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $727 a month since 2006–10, up 116%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.4% 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 79701
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79701
| Period | ZIP 79701 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 79701: 19.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.4 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 79701
| Period | ZIP 79701 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.2% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 62.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 69.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in ZIP 79701 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 16.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 79701 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 79701
| Period | ZIP 79701 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 79701 runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 79701 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 79701 | 2.66 | 34.4 | 14.8% | 31.9% | 10.1% | 1976 | $1,354 | 19.7% | 74.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 79706 | 2.86 | 38.2 | 12.1% | 19.6% | 9.0% | 2003 | $1,294 | 22.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 79705 | 2.52 | 34.1 | 11.7% | 29.3% | 6.7% | 1995 | $1,708 | 42.5% | 90.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 79703 | 2.88 | 30.7 | 21.6% | 38.4% | 5.0% | 1983 | $1,759 | 17.6% | 87.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 79707 | 2.57 | 33.4 | 7.2% | 39.7% | 5.9% | 1993 | $1,566 | 40.5% | 91.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 79765 | 2.62 | 30.9 | 15.0% | 35.6% | 3.9% | 2013 | $1,475 | 25.9% | 89.1% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 79758 | 2.66 | 36.0 | 7.8% | 13.6% | 7.2% | 2003 | $2,132 | 20.2% | 89.8% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 79762 | 2.56 | 31.7 | 18.7% | 42.3% | 8.7% | 1979 | $1,395 | 24.3% | 86.7% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 79761 | 2.44 | 32.2 | 18.0% | 43.2% | 8.6% | 1967 | $1,245 | 15.2% | 78.8% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 79764 | 2.84 | 31.6 | 16.5% | 33.8% | 8.7% | 1986 | $937 | 19.6% | 72.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 79763 | 2.59 | 34.1 | 19.2% | 29.0% | 9.0% | 1986 | $1,097 | 11.4% | 71.7% | 3.9% |
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 79701. 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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