NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 79836

TX · Population: 7,751

C+
56/100
37
D
Safety
51
C+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
61
B
Jobs
Zip 79836, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 79836

Zip code 79836 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 7,751 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $52,129, with home values near $99,500 and rents around $907/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average.

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
$52,129
Home Value
$99,500
Rent
$907/mo
Median Age
27
College Educated
15.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
80.5%
Rent Burden
20.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety37DLower crime = higher score
Affordability51C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy61BLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).