ZIP Code 79079 Demographics

Wheeler County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79079 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,409

↓ 51.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$50,066

↓ 13.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$85,300

↓ 18.9% vs county

Median Age

36.9 yrs

↑ 7.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.1%

↓ +8.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79079 compares to Wheeler County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79079 $50k Wheeler $58k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79079 $85k Wheeler $105k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

72.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$875

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79079 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$85,300
Down Payment (20%)$17,060
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$541P&I: $431 | Tax: $85 | Ins: $25
Rent (Local Median)
$875
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 79079, sorted by distance.

79096 16.1 mi away wheeler county 79059 52.1 mi away roberts county

About Wheeler County

Wheeler County is located in Texas and has a total population of 4,980. The county's median household income is $58,158 and median home value is $105,200. ZIP code 79079 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wheeler 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.