The U.S. ZIP Code 79529 is associated with Knox City, TX in Knox County. An estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $45,000. The ZIP Code 79529 has a median age of approximately 38.3 years, with 21.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Texas region, an estimated 83.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,545. The current population estimate for this region is 1,480.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79529 is $45,000, while the region's mean household income is $59,283. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,545. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79529 of $21,545 is approximately 31.12% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.9% of the population in 79529 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.1% of 79529 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79529 are older than average. The median age of 38.3 years in ZIP Code 79529 is approximately 0.52% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.3% of the population in 79529 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.1% are aged 10 to 14 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 79529 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 11.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79529 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 76.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 79529 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 76.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 79529, 83.2% of the population graduated high school, while 22.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.2% in this Knox County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.5% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79529, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 37.6% of 79529 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79529 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.5%), followed by Some other race (6.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 6.3% |
In ZIP Code 79529, 72.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 22.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.8% 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 Knox County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 72.6% |
| Spanish | 22.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79529, an estimated 23.7% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Knox County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 23.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79529 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 47.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 7.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79529 | 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 79529 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.62 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.76 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.29 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.6 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.11 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.28 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.46 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.5 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.49 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.23 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.47 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.99 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79529, 52.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.6 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79529 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 22.4% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 79529 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 22.4% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 0.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 5.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 79529, payday loan, title loan, or personal loan have received the most complaints in 79529 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Knox County region was charged fees or interest you didn't expect.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Charged fees or interest you didn't expect | 1 |