| ZIP Code | 79713 |
|---|---|
| City | Ackerly |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Dawson County |
| Area Code | 432 |
| Elevation | 2,898 ft |
| Latitude | 32.496157 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -101.747536 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.2 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.45 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 20 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 163 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 105 (22.4%) |
| Associates | 54 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 34 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 92 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,721 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $142,000 ▼ 49% below avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 313 |
| Vacant Units | 34 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 313 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 34 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.45 |
ZIP code 79713 is located in Ackerly, Texas, within Dawson County. With a population of 962, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.2 years. Economically, 79713 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,721 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79713 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $142,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 79713 is majority White (59.67%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.0%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79713 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 79713 in Ackerly, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 962 residents, a median household income of $70,721, and a median home value of $142,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.