ZIP Code 79356 -- Post, TX

Garza | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
5,083
Unknown
Median Income
$46,351
Home Value
$79,900
Median Rent
$830
Median Age
35.80
Diversity Index
74.50
Very High
Cost of Living
44.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
11.5%

About ZIP Code 79356

ZIP code 79356 in Post, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 5,083. The median household income is $46,351, which is This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $79,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 44.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 35.80 years. Approximately 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Garza, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
5,083
Median Age
35.80
Male Population
3,330
65.5%
Female Population
1,753
34.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
74.50 Very High
White
48.3%
Black or African American
10.2%
Hispanic or Latino
49.7%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
3.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
25.4%
Other Race
12.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$46,351
Mean Household Income
$68,406
Per Capita Income
$23,706
Below Poverty Line
8.3%

This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$79,900
Median Rent
$830
Total Housing Units
2,004
Occupied Units
1,448
Vacant Units
556
27.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1969
Owner Occupied
71.2%
Renter Occupied
28.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 71.2% Renter 28.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,883
Employment Rate
88.5%
Unemployment Rate
11.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
82.2%
Carpool
14.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.5%

Cost of Living Index

44.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79356 is 55.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79330 Justiceburg 56 $60,179

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79356

ZIP code 79356 (Post, TX) has a total population of 5,083 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 35.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79356 is $46,351 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79356 is primarily located in Post, Texas (TX). It falls within Garza County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79356 is $79,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $830.

The median age in ZIP code 79356 is 35.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 79356 has a cost of living index of 44.79 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79356, 10.24% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.81% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79356 is 11.52%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 1.50% 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.