NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 79036

TX · Population: 5,147

B
66/100
61
B
Safety
82
A
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 79036

Zip code 79036 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 5,147 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $72,963 and home values around $114,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$72,963
Home Value
$114,700
Rent
$868/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
11.4%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
94%
Rent Burden
14.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety61BLower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).