ZIP Code 79536 -- Merkel, TX
Taylor | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- With a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 79536
ZIP code 79536 in Merkel, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 5,047. The median household income is $71,131, which is This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $136,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 69.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 32.90 years. Approximately 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Taylor, TX.
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This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 79536 is 30.8% below the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79536
ZIP code 79536 (Merkel, TX) has a total population of 5,047 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 32.90 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 79536 is $71,131 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 79536 is primarily located in Merkel, Texas (TX). It falls within Taylor County.
The median home value in ZIP code 79536 is $136,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,198.
The median age in ZIP code 79536 is 32.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.
ZIP code 79536 has a cost of living index of 69.16 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 79536, 14.69% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.84% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79536 is 1.28%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 7.31% 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.