ZIP Code 79749 Demographics

Martin County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79749 compared to county averages.

Total Population

578

↓ 88.9% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$153,900

↑ +7.2% vs county

Median Age

38.9 yrs

↓ +12.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

37.6%

↓ +269.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79749 compares to Martin County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Martin $70k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79749 $154k Martin $144k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

41.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$805

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79749 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$153,900
Down Payment (20%)$30,780
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$977P&I: $778 | Tax: $154 | Ins: $45
Rent (Local Median)
$805
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $172/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79749, sorted by distance.

79782 9.2 mi away martin county 79733 32.3 mi away howard county

About Martin County

Martin County is located in Texas and has a total population of 5,228. The county's median household income is $70,217 and median home value is $143,500. ZIP code 79749 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Martin 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.