ZIP Code 79043 Demographics

Castro County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79043 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,634

↓ 77.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$53,018

↓ 11.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$54,700

↓ 43.3% vs county

Median Age

32.6 yrs

↑ 6.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

↓ +54.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79043 compares to Castro County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79043 $53k Castro $60k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79043 $55k Castro $96k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

56.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,024

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79043 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$54,700
Down Payment (20%)$10,940
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$348P&I: $277 | Tax: $55 | Ins: $16
Rent (Local Median)
$1,024
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $676/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79043, sorted by distance.

79064 11.9 mi away lamb county 79082 13.3 mi away lamb county 79311 38.0 mi away hale county

About Castro County

Castro County is located in Texas and has a total population of 7,381. The county's median household income is $59,886 and median home value is $96,400. ZIP code 79043 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Castro County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.