ZIP 79080 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Skellytown town, TX (79080)

Median Income

$54,286

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+23

Wealth inflow

Population

498

Unemployment

2.1%

1.6pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 23 for ZIP 79080 (Skellytown town, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.1%-44% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-74% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.9%+28% vs US avg

Establishments

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining8.5%
Construction11.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
Retail trade16.5%
Transportation, utilities15.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.7%
Professional, scientific, management8.5%
Education, health care, social11.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.4%
Other services4.3%
Public administration11.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 79080 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 9.9%, median income fell 7.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.6%.

Median Income

$54,286

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate