ZIP Code 79355 Demographics

Yoakum County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79355 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,573

↓ 79.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$79,340

↓ 1.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$124,200

↓ 26.0% vs county

Median Age

34.1 yrs

↓ +13.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.7%

↓ +96.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79355 compares to Yoakum County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79355 $79k Yoakum $80k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79355 $124k Yoakum $168k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

52.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$882

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79355 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$124,200
Down Payment (20%)$24,840
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$788P&I: $628 | Tax: $124 | Ins: $36
Rent (Local Median)
$882
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $94/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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About Yoakum County

Yoakum County is located in Texas and has a total population of 7,630. The county's median household income is $80,317 and median home value is $167,900. ZIP code 79355 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.