ZIP Code 79528 -- Jayton, TX

Kent | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.4x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • The median age of 55.50 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 82.74% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
578
Unknown
Median Income
$73,476
Home Value
$103,900
Median Rent
$682
Median Age
55.50
Diversity Index
45.20
Moderate
Cost of Living
45.0
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.4%

About ZIP Code 79528

ZIP code 79528 in Jayton, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 578. The median household income is $73,476, which is This is 2% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $103,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 45.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 55.50 years. Approximately 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Kent, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
578
Median Age
55.50
Male Population
302
52.2%
Female Population
276
47.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
45.20 Moderate
White
85.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
Hispanic or Latino
19.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
11.1%
Other Race
2.9%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$73,476
Mean Household Income
$72,970
Per Capita Income
$31,713
Below Poverty Line
10.1%

This is 2% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$103,900
Median Rent
$682
Total Housing Units
319
Occupied Units
226
Vacant Units
93
29.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1966
Owner Occupied
82.7%
Renter Occupied
17.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.4x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 82.7% Renter 17.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 85.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
233
Employment Rate
93.6%
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
83.9%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.7%

Cost of Living Index

45.0
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79528 is 55.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79518 Girard 104 $34,342

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79528

ZIP code 79528 (Jayton, TX) has a total population of 578 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 55.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79528 is $73,476 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 2% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79528 is primarily located in Jayton, Texas (TX). It falls within Kent County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79528 is $103,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $682.

The median age in ZIP code 79528 is 55.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 79528 has a cost of living index of 45.00 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79528, 26.39% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.49% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79528 is 6.44%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 3.67% 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.