The U.S. ZIP Code 79854 is associated with Valentine, TX in Jeff Davis County. An estimated 40.0% of residents in the 79854 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 50.7 years. The current population estimate for this region is 90.
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Regarding household income, approximately 37.5% of the population in 79854 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 29.2% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 79854 residents earn $200,000 or more 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 | 37.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 29.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 22.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 79854 are older than average. The median age of 50.7 years in ZIP Code 79854 is approximately 33.07% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 40.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 43.3% of the population in 79854 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 79854 residents are aged 60 to 64 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 12.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 0.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 43.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 0.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 12.2% |
| 85 years and over | 11.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 79854 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 42.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 79854 is high blood pressure, as approximately 39.7% of adults 18 and older in this Jeff Davis County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| High blood pressure | 39.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.1% |
| Current asthma | 9.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.4% |
| High cholesterol | 42.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 79854 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 87.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.3% of those 18 and above in 79854 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 79854 include obesity (36.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 78.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| Current smoking | 14.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.3% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.7% |
In ZIP Code 79854, 73.4% of the population graduated high school, while 11.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 26.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.1% in this Jeff Davis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 26.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 79854, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 55.6% of 79854 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 79854 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (57.8%), followed by Some other race (26.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 15.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 26.7% |
In ZIP Code 79854, 50.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 34.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 15.6% 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 Jeff Davis County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 34.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 15.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 79854, an estimated 23.7% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 16.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Jeff Davis County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 14.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 23.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 79854 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.68% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.46% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 79854 | 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 79854 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.28 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 7.24 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.34 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.3 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.76 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.27 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.11 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 7 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.57 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 6.21 | 1.78 | 5.46 |