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Zip Code 79521

TX · Population: 3,359

C+
57/100
46
C
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
45
C
Jobs
Zip 79521, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 79521

Zip code 79521 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 3,359 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $60,227 and home values around $79,600, 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 21% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.4% 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
$60,227
Home Value
$79,600
Rent
$692/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
21%
Unemployment
7.4%
Owner-Occupied
65.5%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy45CLower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+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).