The U.S. ZIP Code 79244 is associated with Matador, TX in Motley County. The 79244 ZIP Code has a median age of 30.2 years, and 23.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $51,094, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this Texas region, an estimated 90.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,940. The current population estimate for this region is 870.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79244 is $51,094, while the region's mean household income is $67,219. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,940. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79244 of $25,940 is approximately 17.06% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 6.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 32.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.4% of the population in 79244 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.2% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.3% of 79244 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79244 are younger than average. The median age of 30.2 years in ZIP Code 79244 is approximately 20.73% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.5% of the population in 79244 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 17.5% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 79244 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 15.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79244 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 79244 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 79244, 90.0% of the population graduated high school, while 15.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.7% in this Motley County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 41.9% |
| Associate's degree | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79244, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 26.6% of 79244 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79244 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.6%), followed by Some other race (12.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 12.0% |
In ZIP Code 79244, 88.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.7% 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 Motley County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.3% |
| Spanish | 11.7% |
| 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 79244, an estimated 47.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009 in this Motley County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 47.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79244 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 47.57% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 7.74% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79244 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/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 79244 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.47 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.98 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.39 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.58 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.16 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.29 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.42 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.5 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.41 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.07 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.7 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.03 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79244, 66.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.7 minutes. Approximately 18.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79244 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 17.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 79244 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 18.5% |
| Construction | 13.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.6% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |