The U.S. ZIP Code 79505 is associated with Benjamin, TX in Knox County. The ZIP Code 79505 has a median age of approximately 38.5 years, with 31.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 244.
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Regarding household income, approximately 23.5% of the population in 79505 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 79505 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79505 are older than average. The median age of 38.5 years in ZIP Code 79505 is approximately 1.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 79505 falls in the age group 75 to 84 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 79505 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 11.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 14.3% |
| 85 years and over | 3.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 79505 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 39.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 79505 is high blood pressure, as approximately 37.0% of adults 18 and older in this Knox County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.5% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.1% |
| High cholesterol | 39.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79505 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 82.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 79.5% of those 18 and above in 79505 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 79505 include obesity (36.6% 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 | 79.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 71.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 51.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| Current smoking | 18.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.1% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.4% |
In ZIP Code 79505, 85.5% of the population graduated high school, while 21.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.4% in this Knox County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.5% |
| Associate's degree | 1.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79505, 95.1% is one race, while 4.9% are two or more races. Approximately 6.1% of 79505 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79505 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by Black or African American (3.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 79505, 96.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.3% 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 Knox County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 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 79505, an estimated 27.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Knox County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 27.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79505 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.01 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 45.87% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 8.8% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79505 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/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 79505 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.38 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.77 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.14 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.55 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.09 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.12 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.37 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.57 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.37 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.61 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.06 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79505, 47.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 12.5 minutes. Approximately 46.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79505 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 16.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 79505 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 | 46.9% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.4% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 79505, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 79505 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Knox County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 6 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 6 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 1 |