ZIP Code 79501 -- Anson, TX

Jones | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 81.67% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
3,630
Unknown
Median Income
$55,430
Home Value
$89,200
Median Rent
$771
Median Age
41.30
Diversity Index
59.30
High
Cost of Living
44.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.8%

About ZIP Code 79501

ZIP code 79501 in Anson, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 3,630. The median household income is $55,430, which is This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $89,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.6x . 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 41.30 years. Approximately 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Jones, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
3,630
Median Age
41.30
Male Population
2,009
55.3%
Female Population
1,621
44.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
59.30 High
White
76.9%
Black or African American
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
34.1%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
12.8%
Other Race
7.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$55,430
Mean Household Income
$66,996
Per Capita Income
$26,753
Below Poverty Line
21.8%

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

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$89,200
Median Rent
$771
Total Housing Units
1,712
Occupied Units
1,473
Vacant Units
239
14.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1962
Owner Occupied
81.7%
Renter Occupied
18.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 81.7% Renter 18.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 88.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,477
Employment Rate
93.2%
Unemployment Rate
6.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.8%
Carpool
18.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.3%

Cost of Living Index

44.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79501 is 55.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Jones

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79525 Hawley 3,121 $89,875
79553 Stamford 3,089 $47,839
79520 Hamlin 2,319 $65,331
79533 Lueders 475 $59,375
79503 Avoca 202 $98,697

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79501

ZIP code 79501 (Anson, TX) has a total population of 3,630 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79501 is $55,430 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79501 is primarily located in Anson, Texas (TX). It falls within Jones County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79501 is $89,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $771.

The median age in ZIP code 79501 is 41.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 79501 has a cost of living index of 44.81 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79501, 15.13% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.06% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79501 is 6.77%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 5.27% 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.