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Population and households in ZIP 79706
Household size in ZIP 79706
| Period | ZIP 79706 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.43 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 79706 holds 2.86 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across Texas.
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 79706
| Period | ZIP 79706 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 79706 is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Even so, the population here is older than in Texas overall, where the median age is 36.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, mirroring the country.
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 79706
| Period | ZIP 79706 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 79706 (12.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 79706
Renters in ZIP 79706
| Period | ZIP 79706 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.6% of households in ZIP 79706 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (49.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.9 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 79706
| Period | ZIP 79706 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 79706 is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 79706
| Period | ZIP 79706 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +19 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 79706 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center 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 79706
| Period | ZIP 79706 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $513 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $624 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,289 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,294 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$781 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 79706 costs $1,294 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $781 a month since 2006–10, up 152%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest 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 79706
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79706
| Period | ZIP 79706 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 79706 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 9.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 79706
| Period | ZIP 79706 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.2% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 79706 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 79706
| Period | ZIP 79706 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 79706 has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 79706 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 79706 | 2.86 | 38.2 | 12.1% | 19.6% | 9.0% | 2003 | $1,294 | 22.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 79701 | 2.66 | 34.4 | 14.8% | 31.9% | 10.1% | 1976 | $1,354 | 19.7% | 74.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 79703 | 2.88 | 30.7 | 21.6% | 38.4% | 5.0% | 1983 | $1,759 | 17.6% | 87.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 79705 | 2.52 | 34.1 | 11.7% | 29.3% | 6.7% | 1995 | $1,708 | 42.5% | 90.0% | 3.7% |
| 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 79763 | 2.59 | 34.1 | 19.2% | 29.0% | 9.0% | 1986 | $1,097 | 11.4% | 71.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 79764 | 2.84 | 31.6 | 16.5% | 33.8% | 8.7% | 1986 | $937 | 19.6% | 72.3% | 8.6% |
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 79706. 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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