The U.S. ZIP Code 79539 is associated with O Brien, TX in Haskell County. The ZIP Code 79539 has a median age of approximately 56.1 years, with 32.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 223.
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Regarding household income, approximately 20.0% of the population in 79539 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 79539 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79539 are older than average. The median age of 56.1 years in ZIP Code 79539 is approximately 47.24% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.9% of the population in 79539 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 17.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 79539 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 17.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.4% |
| 85 years and over | 4.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 79539 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 46.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 79539 is high cholesterol, as approximately 45.9% of adults 18 and older in this Haskell County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 46.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.1% |
| Current asthma | 9.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 18.8% |
| High cholesterol | 45.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 5.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79539 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 85.0% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.7% of those 18 and above in 79539 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 79539 include obesity (39.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (36.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 73.8% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 45.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| Current smoking | 21.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 36.5% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.0% |
In ZIP Code 79539, 76.4% of the population graduated high school, while 35.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.9% in this Haskell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 13.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 18.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.6% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79539, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 17.0% of 79539 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79539 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.6%), followed by Some other race (9.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 9.4% |
In ZIP Code 79539, 89.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.8% 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 Haskell County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.2% |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| 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 79539, an estimated 29.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 22.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009 in this Haskell 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 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 22.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 29.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 15.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79539 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 79539 | 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 79539 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.41 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.73 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.28 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.52 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.12 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.29 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.43 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.5 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.43 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.1 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.73 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.07 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79539, 53.0% 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 16.5 minutes. Approximately 45.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79539 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 41.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 79539 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 45.8% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 0.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 41.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |