ZIP Code 79745 Demographics & Data

Kermit, TX (ZIP Code 79745) Profile

Texas

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 79745

The U.S. ZIP Code 79745 is associated with Kermit, TX in Winkler County. In this Texas region, an estimated 66.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,825. The median household income is approximately $60,063, and an estimated 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 6,984.

Population in 79745

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 79745 is 6,984.

Kermit, TX

The 79745 ZIP Code is associated with Kermit, TX in Winkler County.

Area Codes associated with 79745

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 79745 include 432.

Sunrise / Sunset in 79745

Sunrise: 7:20 am
Sunset: 5:53 pm
Sunrise in 79745 7:20 am
Sunrise in 79745 5:53 pm

Weather forecast for 79745

Today's forecast for 79745: Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 79745

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 79745 Fair

Internet in 79745

About 82.1% of households in ZIP Code 79745 have a computer, while approximately 72.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 79745

In ZIP Code 79745, the gender split is approximately 48.0% female and an estimated 52.0% male.

Health Insurance in 79745

Approximately 31.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 79745 (Kermit, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 79745

The median household income in ZIP Code 79745 is $60,063, while the region's mean household income is $69,265. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,825. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79745 of $23,825 is approximately 23.83% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 11.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately24.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 79745 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.6% of 79745 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 79745

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.2%
$200,000 or more per year 2.6%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 79745

Residents of ZIP Code 79745 are younger than average. The median age of 33.2 years in ZIP Code 79745 is approximately 12.86% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 79745 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 79745 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 79745

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.8%
5 to 9 years 8.6%
10 to 14 years 7.9%
15 to 19 years 10.0%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 11.7%
35 to 44 years 13.2%
45 to 54 years 11.2%
55 to 59 years 5.3%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 6.7%
75 to 84 years 3.5%
85 years and over 1.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 79745 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 79745

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 79745 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79745 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 68.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 79745 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 79745

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 68.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 79745

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 79745

In ZIP Code 79745, 66.8% of the population graduated high school, while 6.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.0% in this Winkler County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 79745

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 14.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 18.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.0%
Some college, no degree 23.8%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 5.0%
Graduate or professional degree 2.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 79745

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79745, 96.0% is one race, while 4.0% are two or more races. Approximately 65.2% of 79745 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79745 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.2%), followed by Black or African American (5.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 79745

Industry Percent
White 90.2%
Black or African American 5.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 4.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 79745

In ZIP Code 79745, 57.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 42.4% 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 Winkler County region.

Language Spoken in 79745

Language Spoken Percent
English only 57.6%
Spanish 42.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 79745

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79745, an estimated 33.7% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 25.0% 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 Winkler County region.

Age of Housing in 79745

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 25.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 33.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 13.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 79745 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79745 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.52 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 58.25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 1.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes electricity rates in 79745 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 79745

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 79745 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

Solar Power in 79745

Month ZIP Code 79745 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 6.16 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.44 3 6.31
Mar 7.15 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.07 5.13 7.3
May 6.74 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.43 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.23 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.66 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.63 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.71 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.16 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.84 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes solar power levels in 79745 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 79745

In 79745, 59.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.6 minutes. Approximately 22.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79745 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 17.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 79745 workers 16 years and over work in manufacturing.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 79745

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 22.1%
Construction 6.8%
Manufacturing 0.7%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Retail trade 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 11.6%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.8%
Other services, except public administration 4.2%
Public administration 6.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 79745 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 79745, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 79745 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Winkler County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 79745

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 14
Credit reporting or credit repair services 3
Checking or savings account 1
Debt collection 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 79745

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 10
Incorrect information on your report 4
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 2
Improper use of your report 1
Managing an account 1
Other 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 79745. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.