| ZIP Code | 79739 |
|---|---|
| City | Garden City |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Glasscock County |
| Area Code | 432 |
| Elevation | 2,686 ft |
| Latitude | 31.769325 |
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| Longitude | -101.506391 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48173 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↑ 18% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.2% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 84 (15.2%) |
| Some College | 70 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 100 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 27 (4.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 273 (49.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,906 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $237,800 ▼ 15% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 363 |
| Vacant Units | 5 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 363 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 79739 is located in Garden City, Texas, within Glasscock County. With a population of 862, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 79739 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,906 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79739 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $237,800 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 60.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 79739 is majority White (64.85%). Residents are well-educated — 54.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 55% since 2019.
About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 79739 in Garden City, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 862 residents, a median household income of $118,906, and a median home value of $237,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.