NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 79549

TX · Population: 15,608

B
63/100
42
C
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
Zip 79549, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 79549

Zip code 79549 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 15,608 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 63/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $57,063, with home values near $108,100 and rents around $1,032/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$57,063
Home Value
$108,100
Rent
$1,032/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
17.8%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
80.1%
Rent Burden
21.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower unemployment = higher
Overall63BWeighted 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).