The U.S. ZIP Code 79042 is associated with Happy, TX in Swisher County. In this Texas region, an estimated 95.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,827. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $46,875. The median age in ZIP Code 79042 is approximately 36.0 years, and 22.7% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 1,200.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79042 is $46,875, while the region's mean household income is $66,209. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,827. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79042 of $26,827 is approximately 14.23% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 5.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 45.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.7% of the population in 79042 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 20.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.8% of 79042 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79042 are younger than average. The median age of 36.0 years in ZIP Code 79042 is approximately 5.51% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.8% of the population in 79042 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 79042 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79042 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 79042 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 79042, 95.4% of the population graduated high school, while 34.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.8% in this Swisher County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.0% |
| Associate's degree | 3.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79042, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 13.6% of 79042 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79042 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.2%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (4.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 79042, 89.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Swisher County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.5% |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79042, an estimated 19.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Swisher County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79042 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 51.46% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 5.31% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79042 | 9.21¢/kWh | 6.81¢/kWh | 4.04¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.68¢/kWh | 8.6¢/kWh | 6.59¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 79042 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.75 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.14 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.42 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.75 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.44 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.52 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.5 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.58 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.23 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.78 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.24 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79042, 68.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.3 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79042 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 20.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 79042 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 22.6% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6.7% |
| Retail trade | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.4% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 3.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 79042, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 79042 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Swisher County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 4 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 2 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |