The U.S. ZIP Code 76941 is associated with Mertzon, TX in Irion County. It is estimated that 19.9% of residents in the 76941 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 40.5 years. An estimated 95.1% in this Texas region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $25,598. The median household income is $43,594, while about 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 1,455.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 76941 is $43,594, while the region's mean household income is $63,530. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,598. The per capita income in ZIP Code 76941 of $25,598 is approximately 18.16% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 9.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately1.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.6% of the population in 76941 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.8% of 76941 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 76941 are older than average. The median age of 40.5 years in ZIP Code 76941 is approximately 6.3% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.2% of the population in 76941 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.9% are aged 5 to 9 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 76941 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 76941 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 76941 is high blood pressure, as approximately 37.0% of adults 18 and older in this Irion County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.6% |
| Current asthma | 9.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.7% |
| High cholesterol | 40.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 76941 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 86.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.6% of those 18 and above in 76941 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 76941 include obesity (37.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 82.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| Current smoking | 16.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 26.2% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.3% |
In ZIP Code 76941, 95.1% of the population graduated high school, while 15.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.9% in this Irion County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.2% |
| Associate's degree | 14.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 76941, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 28.5% of 76941 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 76941 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.4%), followed by Some other race (21.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 21.5% |
In ZIP Code 76941, 78.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 21.5% 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 Irion County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 78.5% |
| Spanish | 21.5% |
| 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 76941, an estimated 21.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Irion County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 76941 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 76941 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.25¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh | 6.44¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 76941 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.83 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.09 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.57 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.14 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.04 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.14 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.27 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.32 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.86 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.77 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.23 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 76941, 56.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.8 minutes. Approximately 20.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 76941 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 16.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 76941 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 20.9% |
| Construction | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 0.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.5% |
| Retail trade | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.8% |
| Public administration | 10.0% |