| ZIP Code | 79748 |
|---|---|
| City | Knott |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Howard County |
| Area Code | 432 |
| Elevation | 2,610 ft |
| Latitude | 32.389997 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -101.663975 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48227 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 24.7 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 4.78 |
| Below Poverty | 48.1% ▲ 381% above avg |
| College Grads | 17.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 109 (76.2%) |
| Some College | 2 (1.4%) |
| Associates | 7 (4.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 25 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,625 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 91 |
| Vacant Units | 10 |
| Avg HH Size | 4.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 91 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 10 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 4.78 |
ZIP code 79748 is located in Knott, Texas, within Howard County. With a population of 387, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 24.7 years. Economically, 79748 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,625 is below the national average.
The population of 79748 is majority Hispanic (51.42%). Residents are less-educated — 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 48.1%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79748 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 100%.
Overall, ZIP code 79748 in Knott, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a young community.