ZIP Code 79782 Demographics

Martin County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79782 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,972

↓ 24.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,295

↑ +4.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$123,400

↓ 14.0% vs county

Median Age

34.4 yrs

↑ 0.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.6%

↑ 24.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79782 compares to Martin County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79782 $73k Martin $70k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79782 $123k Martin $144k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.3%

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

Owner Occupancy

64.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,022

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79782 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$123,400
Down Payment (20%)$24,680
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$783P&I: $624 | Tax: $123 | Ins: $36
Rent (Local Median)
$1,022
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $239/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79782, sorted by distance.

79749 9.2 mi away martin 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 79782 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.