| ZIP Code | 79541 |
|---|---|
| City | Ovalo |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Taylor County |
| Area Code | 325 |
| Elevation | 2,103 ft |
| Latitude | 32.147788 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.810223 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48441 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.2 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 3.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 196 (18.8%) |
| Some College | 189 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 269 (25.7%) |
| Bachelors | 76 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 315 (30.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,062 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 658 |
| Vacant Units | 61 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 658 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 61 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 79541 is located in Ovalo, Texas, within Taylor County. With a population of 1,432, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.2 years. Economically, 79541 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,062 is near the national average.
The population of 79541 is primarily White (88.48%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%.
The unemployment rate in 79541 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 79541 in Ovalo, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.