The U.S. ZIP Code 79560 is associated with Sylvester, TX in Fisher County. Approximately 9% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $50,735. The ZIP Code 79560 has a median age of approximately 47.0 years, with 35.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Texas region, an estimated 87.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $65,372. The current population estimate for this region is 172.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79560 is $50,735, while the region's mean household income is $141,922. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $65,372. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79560 of $65,372 is approximately 109.01% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 8.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 6.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.7% of the population in 79560 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 79560 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 25.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79560 are older than average. The median age of 47.0 years in ZIP Code 79560 is approximately 23.36% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 35.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 35.5% of the population in 79560 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 20.3% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 79560 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 35.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 0.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 20.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 79560 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 45.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 79560 is high blood pressure, as approximately 43.5% of adults 18 and older in this Fisher County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 43.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 10.2% |
| Current asthma | 9.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.3% |
| High cholesterol | 45.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79560 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 88.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.6% of those 18 and above in 79560 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 79560 include obesity (35.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 83.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| Current smoking | 16.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.4% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.2% |
In ZIP Code 79560, 87.5% of the population graduated high school, while 12.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.1% in this Fisher County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79560, 75.6% is one race, while 24.4% are two or more races. Approximately 34.3% of 79560 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79560 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (24.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 24.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 79560, 64.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 35.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 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 Fisher County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 64.7% |
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79560, an estimated 28.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 23.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Fisher County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 23.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 28.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79560 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 46.84% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 8.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79560 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.47¢/kWh | 9.11¢/kWh | 6.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 79560 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.65 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.72 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.27 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.17 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.11 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.26 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.38 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.36 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.24 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.62 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.21 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79560, 60.0% 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 32.4 minutes. Approximately 37.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79560 work in public administration, while an estimated 26.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 79560 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 | 3.4% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 0.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 17.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.0% |
| Public administration | 37.9% |