NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 79079

TX · Population: 2,409

C
46/100
36
D
Safety
49
C
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
Zip 79079, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 79079

Zip code 79079 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 2,409 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 46/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

The median household income here is $50,066, with home values near $85,300 and rents around $875/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.1% 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
$50,066
Home Value
$85,300
Rent
$875/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
15.1%
Unemployment
7.1%
Owner-Occupied
72.1%
Rent Burden
21% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety36DLower crime = higher score
Affordability49CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall46CWeighted 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).