ZIP Code 79072, TX
Living in 79072
Bikeability8
Walkability18
Commute95
Public Transit12
Affordability96
Public Safety67
Airports11
Hospitals61
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation-2.3k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate35%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$85kMedian Home Value+$7.7k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$515Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79072
United States45
Texas51
Hale County32
Property Crime in 79072
United States48
Texas58
Hale County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79072
Inland Flooding33
Tornado21
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79072, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79072, TX
Springboard Academics
43 miles, S
Lubbock Christian School
43 miles, S
St Luke's Preschool
44 miles, S
Lubbock Junior Academy
44 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79072, TX
Wayland Baptist University
1 miles, N
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
41 miles, S
Texas Tech University
41 miles, S
Lubbock Christian University
43 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79072, TX
Covenant Hospital Plainview
3 miles, N
Wj Mangold Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E
Swisher Memorial Hospital
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79072, TX
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
35 miles, S
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
73 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
133 miles, SW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
156 miles, S