ZIP Code 79036 -- Fritch, TX

Hutchinson | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.5x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 92.27% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
5,007
Unknown
Median Income
$90,170
Home Value
$132,300
Median Rent
$1,250
Median Age
39.30
Diversity Index
36.80
Low
Cost of Living
70.0
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.3%

About ZIP Code 79036

ZIP code 79036 in Fritch, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 5,007. The median household income is $90,170, which is This is 20% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $132,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 70.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.30 years. Approximately 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Hutchinson, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
5,007
Median Age
39.30
Male Population
2,628
52.5%
Female Population
2,379
47.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
36.80 Low
White
86.1%
Black or African American
0.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.8%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.4%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
9.7%
Other Race
2.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$90,170
Mean Household Income
$96,550
Per Capita Income
$37,252
Below Poverty Line
4.9%

This is 20% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$132,300
Median Rent
$1,250
Total Housing Units
2,313
Occupied Units
1,694
Vacant Units
619
26.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1977
Owner Occupied
92.3%
Renter Occupied
7.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.5x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 92.3% Renter 7.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,449
Employment Rate
97.7%
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
81.4%
Carpool
9.3%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
1.9%

Cost of Living Index

70.0
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79036 is 30.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Hutchinson

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79007 Phillips 13,889 $63,929
79083 Stinnett 1,669 $48,611
79078 Sanford 184 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79036

ZIP code 79036 (Fritch, TX) has a total population of 5,007 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79036 is $90,170 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 20% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79036 is primarily located in Fritch, Texas (TX). It falls within Hutchinson County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79036 is $132,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,250.

The median age in ZIP code 79036 is 39.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 79036 has a cost of living index of 70.02 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79036, 13.81% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.58% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79036 is 2.29%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 1.92% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.