ZIP Code 79244 Demographics

Motley County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79244 compared to county averages.

Total Population

789

↓ 35.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$71,513

↑ +7.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$85,000

↑ +17.9% vs county

Median Age

41.1 yrs

↑ 18.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

↓ +56.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79244 compares to Motley County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79244 $72k Motley $67k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79244 $85k Motley $72k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

77.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$709

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79244 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$85,000
Down Payment (20%)$17,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$540P&I: $430 | Tax: $85 | Ins: $25
Rent (Local Median)
$709
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $169/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79244, sorted by distance.

79256 11.0 mi away motley county 79234 14.3 mi away motley county 79220 19.2 mi away dickens county

About Motley County

Motley County is located in Texas and has a total population of 1,223. The county's median household income is $66,528 and median home value is $72,100. ZIP code 79244 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Motley 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.