ZIP Code 79602 Demographics

Taylor County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79602 compared to county averages.

Total Population

26,487

↓ 81.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$78,850

↑ +27.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$213,500

↑ +25.7% vs county

Median Age

38.2 yrs

↓ +16.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.7%

↑ 24.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79602 compares to Taylor County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79602 $79k Taylor $62k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79602 $214k Taylor $170k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

20.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$985

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79602 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$213,500
Down Payment (20%)$42,700
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,356P&I: $1080 | Tax: $214 | Ins: $62
Rent (Local Median)
$985
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $371/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79602, sorted by distance.

79510 9.3 mi away callahan county 79508 10.2 mi away taylor county 79541 15.4 mi away taylor county 79530 16.1 mi away taylor county 79519 20.1 mi away coleman county 76443 30.4 mi away callahan county 76828 31.7 mi away coleman county

About Taylor County

Taylor County is located in Texas and has a total population of 143,029. The county's median household income is $61,806 and median home value is $169,800. ZIP code 79602 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Taylor 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.