The U.S. ZIP Code 79036 is associated with Fritch, TX in Hutchinson County. In this Texas region, an estimated 88.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,830. The median household income is at $56,064, while an estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 79036 is approximately 40.4 years, and 25.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 5,184.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79036 is $56,064, while the region's mean household income is $66,478. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,830. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79036 of $25,830 is approximately 17.42% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 6.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 36.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.4% of the population in 79036 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.1% of 79036 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 30.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79036 are older than average. The median age of 40.4 years in ZIP Code 79036 is approximately 6.04% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 79036 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 79036 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 79036 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 79036 is high blood pressure, as approximately 36.8% of adults 18 and older in this Hutchinson County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.9% |
| Current asthma | 9.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.8% |
| High cholesterol | 40.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79036 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 85.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.2% of those 18 and above in 79036 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 79036 include obesity (36.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| Current smoking | 18.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.7% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.4% |
In ZIP Code 79036, 88.8% of the population graduated high school, while 11.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.6% in this Hutchinson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79036, 94.2% is one race, while 5.8% are two or more races. Approximately 10.1% of 79036 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79036 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (5.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.9% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 79036, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.8% 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 Hutchinson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 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 79036, an estimated 19.5% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 3.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Hutchinson County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79036 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 49.51% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 6.53% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79036 | 9.21¢/kWh | 6.81¢/kWh | 4.04¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 79036 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.56 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.8 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.36 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.52 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.57 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.58 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.71 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.15 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.54 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.95 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79036, 51.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.6 minutes. Approximately 23.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79036 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 20.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 79036 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.8% |
| Construction | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 20.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.7% |
| Information | 0.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.4% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |