ZIP Code 79556 — Sweetwater, TX

Nolan | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 79556 in Sweetwater, TX has a population of 12,532 with a median household income of $49,393 and a median home value of $94,900 . The cost of living index is 50.4 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
12,532
Median Age
39.50
Male
6,426
Female
6,106

Race & Ethnicity

White
65.8%
Black
2.5%
Hispanic
37.6%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
1.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
21.3%
Other
8.7%

Income

Median Household
$49,393
Mean Household
$73,641
Per Capita
$31,681
Below Poverty
23.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$94,900
Median Rent
$903
Total Units
6,192
Occupied
5,103
Owner Occupied
66.0%
Renter Occupied
34.0%
Median Year Built
1965
Vacant
1,089

Education

High School or Higher 84.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.3%
Graduate Degree 5.4%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
5,839
Unemployment
6.2%
Drive Alone
81.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.6%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

50.4
National average = 100. Below average by 49.6%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

79535
Maryneal
8.9 mi
79545
Roscoe
11.1 mi
79537
Nolan
11.1 mi
79506
Blackwell
11.4 mi
79532
Loraine
21.3 mi
79561
Trent
22.8 mi
79566
Wingate
24.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 79556?

ZIP code 79556 (Sweetwater, TX) has a total population of 12,532 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79556?

The median household income in ZIP code 79556 is $49,393 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 79556 in?

ZIP code 79556 is primarily located in Sweetwater, Texas (TX).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 79556?

The median home value in ZIP code 79556 is $94,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 79556?

The median age in ZIP code 79556 is 39.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.