ZIP Code 79124 Demographics

Potter County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79124 compared to county averages.

Total Population

11,207

↓ 90.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$101,604

↑ +111.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$314,400

↑ +162.2% vs county

Median Age

42.7 yrs

↓ +23.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

↑ 44.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79124 compares to Potter County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79124 $102k Potter $48k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79124 $314k Potter $120k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

21.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

89.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,037

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79124 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$314,400
Down Payment (20%)$62,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,996P&I: $1590 | Tax: $314 | Ins: $92
Rent (Local Median)
$1,037
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $959/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79124, sorted by distance.

79012 7.9 mi away potter county 79010 15.3 mi away oldham county

About Potter County

Potter County is located in Texas and has a total population of 117,905. The county's median household income is $47,974 and median home value is $119,900. ZIP code 79124 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Potter 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.