ZIP Code 79009 Demographics

Parmer County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79009 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,627

↓ 83.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$40,908

↓ 37.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$104,800

↓ 22.0% vs county

Median Age

40.4 yrs

↓ +11.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.5%

↑ 28.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79009 compares to Parmer County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79009 $41k Parmer $66k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79009 $105k Parmer $134k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

69.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$807

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79009 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$104,800
Down Payment (20%)$20,960
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$666P&I: $530 | Tax: $105 | Ins: $31
Rent (Local Median)
$807
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $141/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79009, sorted by distance.

79035 11.8 mi away parmer county

About Parmer County

Parmer County is located in Texas and has a total population of 9,809. The county's median household income is $65,575 and median home value is $134,300. ZIP code 79009 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Parmer 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.