ZIP Code 79244 -- Matador, TX

Motley | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
776
Unknown
Median Income
$71,875
Home Value
$88,400
Median Rent
$588
Median Age
49.00
Diversity Index
44.50
Moderate
Cost of Living
38.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
1.4%

About ZIP Code 79244

ZIP code 79244 in Matador, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 776. The median household income is $71,875, which is This is 4% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $88,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 38.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 49.00 years. Approximately 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Motley, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
776
Median Age
49.00
Male Population
420
54.1%
Female Population
356
45.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
44.50 Moderate
White
79.1%
Black or African American
8.1%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
12.6%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$71,875
Mean Household Income
$77,766
Per Capita Income
$33,350
Below Poverty Line
15.1%

This is 4% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$88,400
Median Rent
$588
Total Housing Units
472
Occupied Units
299
Vacant Units
173
36.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1961
Owner Occupied
73.2%
Renter Occupied
26.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 73.2% Renter 26.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 83.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
426
Employment Rate
98.6%
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
69.6%
Carpool
12.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.1%

Cost of Living Index

38.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79244 is 61.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Motley

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79256 Roaring springs 290 $39,231
79234 Flomot 85 $83,409

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79244

ZIP code 79244 (Matador, TX) has a total population of 776 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 49.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79244 is $71,875 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 4% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79244 is primarily located in Matador, Texas (TX). It falls within Motley County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79244 is $88,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $588.

The median age in ZIP code 79244 is 49.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 79244 has a cost of living index of 38.54 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79244, 20.18% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.64% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79244 is 1.41%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 10.05% 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.