The U.S. ZIP Code 79080 is associated with Skellytown, TX in Carson County. In this Texas region, an estimated 94.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $28,384. Approximately 5% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $50,089. The median age in ZIP Code 79080 is approximately 52.7 years, and 38.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 461.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79080 is $50,089, while the region's mean household income is $60,715. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,384. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79080 of $28,384 is approximately 9.25% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 5.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 44.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.8% of the population in 79080 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.5% of 79080 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79080 are older than average. The median age of 52.7 years in ZIP Code 79080 is approximately 38.32% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 38.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.7% of the population in 79080 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 79080 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 19.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.9% |
| 85 years and over | 5.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79080 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 79080 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 79080, 94.7% of the population graduated high school, while 12.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.4% in this Carson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 35.4% |
| Associate's degree | 13.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79080, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 79080 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79080 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by Black or African American (3.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 79080, 97.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.8% 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 Carson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79080, an estimated 29.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 19.2% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Carson 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 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 29.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 19.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79080 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 50% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 6.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79080 | 9.21¢/kWh | 6.81¢/kWh | 4.04¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 9.1¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 79080 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.93 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.61 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.63 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.52 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.59 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.57 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.59 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.71 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.98 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79080, 42.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.4 minutes. Approximately 17.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79080 work in construction, while an estimated 14.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 79080 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 10.1% |
| Construction | 17.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.1% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 10.1% |