| ZIP Code | 79562 |
|---|---|
| City | Tuscola |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Taylor County |
| Area Code | 325 |
| Elevation | 2,305 ft |
| Latitude | 32.236251 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.866451 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48441 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.34 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 780 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 217 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 468 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 162 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,182 (41.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,814 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,100 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,000/mo ↑ 92% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,432 |
| Vacant Units | 64 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,432 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 64 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.34 |
ZIP code 79562 is located in Tuscola, Texas, within Taylor County. With a population of 4,567, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 79562 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,814 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79562 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $239,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,000 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 79562 is primarily White (78.32%). Residents are well-educated — 47.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79562 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 79562 in Tuscola, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,567 residents, a median household income of $103,814, and a median home value of $239,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.