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Population and households in ZIP 79843
Household size in ZIP 79843
| Period | ZIP 79843 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 79843 is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.48 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 79843
| Period | ZIP 79843 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 79843 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 79843
| Period | ZIP 79843 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 79843: 3.2% of households, against 11.6% 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 79843
Renters in ZIP 79843
| Period | ZIP 79843 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 79843 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (67.4%) have paid off their mortgages, 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 79843
| Period | ZIP 79843 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 29.7% of the housing in ZIP 79843, 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 79843
| Period | ZIP 79843 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 79843 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, 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 79843
| Period | ZIP 79843 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $445 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $472 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $605 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $444 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$1 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 79843 runs $444 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.0% 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 79843
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79843
| Period | ZIP 79843 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 79843 than nationally: 40.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 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 79843
| Period | ZIP 79843 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.0% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 79843 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
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 79843
| Period | ZIP 79843 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 79843 has been strong: just 0.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 79843 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 79843 | 2.24 | 46.7 | 3.2% | 23.1% | 29.7% | 1955 | $444 | 40.1% | 84.2% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 79830 | 1.94 | 46.7 | 12.7% | 32.6% | 15.6% | 1980 | $1,023 | 47.7% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 79842 | 1.52 | 53.1 | 29.4% | 43.0% | 46.0% | 1952 | $819 | 32.4% | 85.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 79848 | 1.86 | 59.6 | 6.9% | 10.9% | 29.3% | 1957 | $1,395 | 27.0% | 93.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 78058 | 1.99 | 63.9 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 25.4% | 2002 | $1,600 | 32.1% | 99.1% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 78631 | 2.42 | 52.5 | 7.4% | 15.3% | 27.0% | 2000 | $1,187 | 31.2% | 90.1% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 78624 | 2.41 | 48.5 | 6.5% | 26.6% | 18.6% | 1991 | $1,328 | 38.2% | 89.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 78671 | 1.72 | 60.4 | 1.7% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 1975 | $799 | 28.4% | 98.5% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 78635 | 2.26 | 60.8 | 8.8% | 4.1% | 32.1% | 1975 | $1,047 | 54.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 78636 | 2.33 | 53.7 | 6.0% | 26.9% | 16.2% | 1994 | $1,310 | 31.9% | 93.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 78620 | 2.75 | 42.4 | 8.9% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 2006 | $1,999 | 67.2% | 97.4% | 2.3% |
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 79843. 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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