| ZIP Code | 79758 |
|---|---|
| City | Gardendale |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Ector County |
| Area Code | 432 |
| Elevation | 2,974 ft |
| Latitude | 32.013098 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -102.327298 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48135 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 1.6% ▼ 84% below avg |
| College Grads | 22.3% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.5% ▼ 91% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 480 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 377 (23%) |
| Associates | 411 (25%) |
| Bachelors | 102 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 264 (16.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,721 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $360,400 ▲ 29% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,609/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,011 |
| Vacant Units | 61 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,011 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 61 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 79758 is located in Gardendale, Texas, within Ector County. With a population of 2,568, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 79758 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,721 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79758 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $360,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,609 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 79758 is majority White (57.44%). Residents are less-educated — 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79758 stands at 0.5%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 79758 in Gardendale, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,568 residents, a median household income of $120,721, and a median home value of $360,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.