ZIP Code 79080 -- Skellytown, TX

Carson | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 0.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 80.40% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
541
Unknown
Median Income
$55,313
Home Value
$41,700
Median Rent
$894
Median Age
44.50
Diversity Index
35.80
Low
Cost of Living
38.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.3%

About ZIP Code 79080

ZIP code 79080 in Skellytown, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 541. The median household income is $55,313, which is This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $41,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 0.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 38.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.50 years. Approximately 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Carson, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
541
Median Age
44.50
Male Population
220
40.7%
Female Population
321
59.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
35.80 Low
White
87.1%
Black or African American
1.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.8%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.8%
Other Race
2.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$55,313
Mean Household Income
$81,072
Per Capita Income
$28,205
Below Poverty Line
21.5%

This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$41,700
Median Rent
$894
Total Housing Units
317
Occupied Units
199
Vacant Units
118
37.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1956
Owner Occupied
80.4%
Renter Occupied
19.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 0.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 80.4% Renter 19.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
188
Employment Rate
95.7%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
83.3%
Carpool
11.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.2%

Cost of Living Index

38.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79080 is 61.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Carson

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79068 Panhandle 2,784 $86,264
79097 White deer 1,347 $88,182
79039 Groom 744 $70,357

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79080

ZIP code 79080 (Skellytown, TX) has a total population of 541 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79080 is $55,313 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79080 is primarily located in Skellytown, Texas (TX). It falls within Carson County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79080 is $41,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $894.

The median age in ZIP code 79080 is 44.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 79080 has a cost of living index of 38.74 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79080, 13.95% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.97% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79080 is 4.26%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 2.22% 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.