NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 79118

TX · Population: 26,937

B+
78/100
74
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 79118

Zip code 79118 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 26,937 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $82,990 and home values around $205,400, 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 24% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.9%.

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
$82,990
Home Value
$205,400
Rent
$1,213/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
24%
Unemployment
1.9%
Owner-Occupied
80%
Rent Burden
17.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+Weighted 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).