| ZIP Code | 79052 |
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| City | Kress |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Swisher County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 3,445 ft |
| Latitude | 34.358439 |
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| Longitude | -101.764658 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48437 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 23.6% ▲ 136% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 259 (40.7%) |
| Some College | 47 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 75 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 92 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 150 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,294 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $98,200 ▼ 65% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $821/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 540 |
| Vacant Units | 132 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 540 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 132 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 79052 is located in Kress, Texas, within Swisher County. With a population of 1,064, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.7 years. Economically, 79052 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,294 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79052 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $98,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $821 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 79052 is majority Hispanic (52.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.6%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79052 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 79052 in Kress, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,064 residents, a median household income of $60,294, and a median home value of $98,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.