| ZIP Code | 79501 |
|---|---|
| City | Anson |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Jones County |
| Area Code | 325 |
| Elevation | 1,735 ft |
| Latitude | 32.740591 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.890392 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48253 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 419 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 419 (23.8%) |
| Associates | 283 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 385 (21.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 240 (13.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,547 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,400 ▼ 68% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $921/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,386 |
| Vacant Units | 251 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,386 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 251 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 79501 is located in Anson, Texas, within Jones County. With a population of 2,635, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 79501 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,547 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79501 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $88,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $921 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 79501 is majority White (65.28%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79501 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 79501 in Anson, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,635 residents, a median household income of $56,547, and a median home value of $88,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.