ZIP Code 79742 Demographics

Ward County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79742 compared to county averages.

Total Population

419

↓ 96.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$75,156

↑ +6.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$91,800

↓ 22.0% vs county

Median Age

37.2 yrs

↓ +5.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

↑ 14.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79742 compares to Ward County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79742 $75k Ward $71k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79742 $92k Ward $118k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

85.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$650

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79742 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$91,800
Down Payment (20%)$18,360
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$583P&I: $464 | Tax: $92 | Ins: $27
Rent (Local Median)
$650
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $67/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79742, sorted by distance.

79756 14.1 mi away ward county 79788 17.3 mi away ward county 79777 18.8 mi away ward county

About Ward County

Ward County is located in Texas and has a total population of 11,347. The county's median household income is $70,771 and median home value is $117,700. ZIP code 79742 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Ward 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.