ZIP 79521 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Haskell city, TX (79521)

Median Income

$61,609

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+164

Wealth inflow

Population

3,470

Unemployment

5.5%

1.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 164 for ZIP 79521 (Haskell city, 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

5.5%+49% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-67% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.7%+34% vs US avg

Establishments

826

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining9.3%
Construction6.1%
Manufacturing2.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade14.5%
Transportation, utilities4.2%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.5%
Professional, scientific, management7.3%
Education, health care, social26.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.5%
Other services8.0%
Public administration10.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 79521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.6%, median income fell 3.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 41.9%.

Median Income

$61,609

-18% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate