ZIP Code 79547 -- Rule, TX

Haskell | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 50% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
957
Unknown
Median Income
$41,023
Home Value
$86,800
Median Rent
$1,043
Median Age
43.90
Diversity Index
57.70
High
Cost of Living
53.4
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.5%

About ZIP Code 79547

ZIP code 79547 in Rule, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 957. The median household income is $41,023, which is This is 45% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $86,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 53.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.90 years. Approximately 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Haskell, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
957
Median Age
43.90
Male Population
540
56.4%
Female Population
417
43.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
57.70 High
White
76.4%
Black or African American
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
26.8%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
14.0%
Other Race
5.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$41,023
Mean Household Income
$62,065
Per Capita Income
$27,284
Below Poverty Line
33.7%

This is 45% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$86,800
Median Rent
$1,043
Total Housing Units
550
Occupied Units
389
Vacant Units
161
29.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1962
Owner Occupied
79.4%
Renter Occupied
20.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.1x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 79.4% Renter 20.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
377
Employment Rate
95.5%
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
80.2%
Carpool
1.7%
Public Transit
6.7%
Work from Home
6.7%

Cost of Living Index

53.4
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79547 is 46.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Haskell

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79521 Haskell 3,487 $64,294
79544 Rochester 382 $41,750
76388 Weinert 248 $64,236
79539 O brien 220 $46,250
79548 Sagerton 104 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79547

ZIP code 79547 (Rule, TX) has a total population of 957 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79547 is $41,023 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 45% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79547 is primarily located in Rule, Texas (TX). It falls within Haskell County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79547 is $86,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,043.

The median age in ZIP code 79547 is 43.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 79547 has a cost of living index of 53.37 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79547, 20.73% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.91% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79547 is 4.51%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 6.69% 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.