ZIP Code 79506 -- Blackwell, TX

Nolan | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • The median age of 60.10 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.

Quick Overview

Population
538
Unknown
Median Income
$63,942
Home Value
$113,800
Median Rent
$827
Median Age
60.10
Diversity Index
38.90
Low
Cost of Living
52.0
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.8%

About ZIP Code 79506

ZIP code 79506 in Blackwell, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 538. The median household income is $63,942, which is This is 15% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $113,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 52.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 60.10 years. Approximately 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Nolan, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
538
Median Age
60.10
Male Population
285
53.0%
Female Population
253
47.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
38.90 Low
White
87.2%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
13.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.8%
Other Race
6.9%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$63,942
Mean Household Income
$81,300
Per Capita Income
$40,942
Below Poverty Line
11.3%

This is 15% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$113,800
Median Rent
$827
Total Housing Units
480
Occupied Units
279
Vacant Units
201
41.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1975
Owner Occupied
79.9%
Renter Occupied
20.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 79.9% Renter 20.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
213
Employment Rate
97.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
64.7%
Carpool
16.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
12.6%

Cost of Living Index

52.0
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79506 is 48.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Nolan

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79556 Sweetwater 12,532 $49,393
79545 Roscoe 1,798 $58,482
79535 Maryneal 129 $68,036
79537 Nolan 54 $97,917

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79506

ZIP code 79506 (Blackwell, TX) has a total population of 538 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 60.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79506 is $63,942 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 15% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79506 is primarily located in Blackwell, Texas (TX). It falls within Nolan County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79506 is $113,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $827.

The median age in ZIP code 79506 is 60.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 79506 has a cost of living index of 51.95 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79506, 26.54% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.77% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79506 is 2.82%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 12.56% 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.