The U.S. ZIP Code 79783 is associated with Tarzan, TX in Martin County. In this Texas region, an estimated 89.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $41,648. Median househould income is at $137,596, with an estimated 3% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 321.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 79783 is $137,596, while the region's mean household income is $135,166. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $41,648. The per capita income in ZIP Code 79783 of $41,648 is approximately 33.16% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 3.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 65.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 39.1% of the population in 79783 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 79783 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 39.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79783 are older than average. The median age of 46.5 years in ZIP Code 79783 is approximately 22.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.3% of the population in 79783 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 16.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 79783 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 15.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 2.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 24.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.5% |
| 85 years and over | 6.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 79783 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 79783 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.9% of adults 18 and older in this Martin County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.3% |
| Current asthma | 9.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.3% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79783 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 81.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 78.7% of those 18 and above in 79783 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 79783 include obesity (36.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 78.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 74.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 51.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| Current smoking | 19.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.5% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.4% |
In ZIP Code 79783, 89.5% of the population graduated high school, while 13.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.3% in this Martin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.7% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79783, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 19.0% of 79783 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79783 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.6%), followed by Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (2.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2.5% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 79783, 53.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 22.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 24.5% 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 Martin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 53.1% |
| Spanish | 22.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 24.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79783, an estimated 20.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later. Additionally, 20.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Martin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 20.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79783 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.36 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 54.37% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 3.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79783 | 10.62¢/kWh | 9.79¢/kWh | 8.45¢/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 79783 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.98 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.23 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.71 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.01 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.55 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.34 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.28 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.58 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.58 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.97 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.62 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 79783, 66.5% 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 13.3 minutes. Approximately 37.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 79783 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 26.4% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 79783 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 37.1% |
| Construction | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 26.4% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 10.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 7.5% |