ZIP Code 79311 -- Abernathy, TX

Hale | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
3,536
Unknown
Median Income
$81,985
Home Value
$176,800
Median Rent
$868
Median Age
37.30
Diversity Index
63.50
High
Cost of Living
66.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
0.9%

About ZIP Code 79311

ZIP code 79311 in Abernathy, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 3,536. The median household income is $81,985, which is This is 9% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $176,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 66.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 37.30 years. Approximately 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Hale, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
3,536
Median Age
37.30
Male Population
1,773
50.1%
Female Population
1,763
49.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
63.50 High
White
73.8%
Black or African American
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
46.1%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
4.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
9.6%
Other Race
9.9%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$81,985
Mean Household Income
$89,206
Per Capita Income
$33,409
Below Poverty Line
3.7%

This is 9% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$176,800
Median Rent
$868
Total Housing Units
1,492
Occupied Units
1,295
Vacant Units
197
13.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1967
Owner Occupied
76.0%
Renter Occupied
24.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 76.0% Renter 24.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 89.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 12.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,735
Employment Rate
99.1%
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
78.2%
Carpool
12.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.7%

Cost of Living Index

66.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79311 is 33.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Hale

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79072 Plainview 25,389 $47,255
79041 Hale center 2,861 $61,832
79250 Petersburg 980 $54,917
79032 Edmonson 133 $76,250
79021 Cotton center 46 $51,094

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79311

ZIP code 79311 (Abernathy, TX) has a total population of 3,536 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 37.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79311 is $81,985 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 9% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79311 is primarily located in Abernathy, Texas (TX). It falls within Hale County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79311 is $176,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $868.

The median age in ZIP code 79311 is 37.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 79311 has a cost of living index of 66.82 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79311, 26.51% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 12.56% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79311 is 0.86%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 4.65% 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.