ZIP Code 79042 Demographics

Swisher County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79042 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,103

↓ 84.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$56,607

↑ +40.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$100,000

↑ +17.2% vs county

Median Age

30.5 yrs

↑ 15.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.8%

↑ 83.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79042 compares to Swisher County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79042 $57k Swisher $40k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79042 $100k Swisher $85k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

28.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

75.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$969

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79042 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$100,000
Down Payment (20%)$20,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$635P&I: $506 | Tax: $100 | Ins: $29
Rent (Local Median)
$969
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $334/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79042, sorted by distance.

79088 16.6 mi away swisher county 79257 40.2 mi away briscoe county

About Swisher County

Swisher County is located in Texas and has a total population of 6,989. The county's median household income is $40,290 and median home value is $85,300. ZIP code 79042 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Swisher 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.