The U.S. ZIP Code 78830 is associated with Big Wells, TX in Dimmit County. An estimated 21.4% of residents in the 78830 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 34.9 years. It is estimated that about 3.1% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $15,298. Approximately 33% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $24,280. The current population estimate for this region is 966.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78830 is $24,280, while the region's mean household income is $41,880. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,298. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78830 of $15,298 is approximately 51.09% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 33.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately250.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 40.1% of the population in 78830 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 78830 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 40.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78830 are younger than average. The median age of 34.9 years in ZIP Code 78830 is approximately 8.4% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 78830 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 78830 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78830 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 53.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78830 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 53.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78830, 69.3% of the population graduated high school, while 3.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 21.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.3% in this Dimmit County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 21.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.5% |
| Associate's degree | 3.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78830, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 95.2% of 78830 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78830 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.1%), followed by Some other race (3.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 78830, 30.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 68.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Dimmit County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 30.3% |
| Spanish | 68.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78830, an estimated 32.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Dimmit County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 32.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78830 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.65 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 37.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 14.26% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78830 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.83¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh | 6.55¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78830 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.23 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.81 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.57 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.72 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.55 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.81 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.29 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.22 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.98 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.28 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.66 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78830, 39.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.5 minutes. Approximately 38.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78830 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 15.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78830 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 38.6% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 11.4% |