ZIP Code 79855 -- Kent, TX

Culberson | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.3x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 77.40% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
2,177
Unknown
Median Income
$58,910
Home Value
$79,300
Median Rent
$1,043
Median Age
43.90
Diversity Index
67.60
High
Cost of Living
51.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
1.2%

About ZIP Code 79855

ZIP code 79855 in Kent, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 2,177. The median household income is $58,910, which is This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $79,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.3x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 51.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.90 years. Approximately 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Culberson, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
2,177
Median Age
43.90
Male Population
1,183
54.3%
Female Population
994
45.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
67.60 High
White
52.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
Hispanic or Latino
77.4%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
2.9%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
37.8%
Other Race
5.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$58,910
Mean Household Income
$62,205
Per Capita Income
$26,555
Below Poverty Line
20.1%

This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$79,300
Median Rent
$1,043
Total Housing Units
1,053
Occupied Units
863
Vacant Units
190
18.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1975
Owner Occupied
70.6%
Renter Occupied
29.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 70.6% Renter 29.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 73.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 1.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
819
Employment Rate
98.8%
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
91.6%
Carpool
2.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.9%

Cost of Living Index

51.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79855 is 48.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79855

ZIP code 79855 (Kent, TX) has a total population of 2,177 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79855 is $58,910 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79855 is primarily located in Kent, Texas (TX). It falls within Culberson County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79855 is $79,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,043.

The median age in ZIP code 79855 is 43.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 79855 has a cost of living index of 51.76 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79855, 15.96% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 1.44% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79855 is 1.22%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 1.85% 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.