ZIP Code 79738, TX
Living in 79738
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute35
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety42
Airports8
Hospitals31
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
234Population-158 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+19% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate24%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone24%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income-$1.3k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
31 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K35%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector40%
Self-employed26%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office10%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value+$86k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$11 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K18%
$300K to $399K7%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
LP gas32%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79738
United States45
Texas51
Borden County59
Property Crime in 79738
United States48
Texas58
Borden County46
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (12%)(86%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton8%
Donald Trump90%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79738
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding80
Tornado38
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79738, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79738, TX
Snyder Christian School
32 miles, E
Nazarene Christian Academy Big Spring
36 miles, S
Sharp Academy
58 miles, NW
Trinity Christian School
59 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79738, TX
Texas Tech University
62 miles, N
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
63 miles, NW
Lubbock Christian University
63 miles, NW
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
78 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79738, TX
Medical Arts Hospital
29 miles, W
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
33 miles, E
Big Spring State Hospital
33 miles, S
Lynn County Hospital District
35 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79738, TX
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
66 miles, N
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
70 miles, SW
Lea County Regional Airport
101 miles, W
Abilene Regional Airport
107 miles, E