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ZIP 79996 — People & Community

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

Middle Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79996

79996 has a population of 4,809 with a median age of 38.8 yrs (51.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
43.3%-30% vs US avg
x
Black
1.5%-88% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
82.4%+341% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.4%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.9%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
21.7%+33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.0%-1% vs US avg
x
High school
17.1%-35% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.5%+30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
34.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.8%+26% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.4%-34% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.2%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.1%+88% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 79996

Poverty Rate
9.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.1%+88% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.7%+47% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,809
Median age38.8
Poverty rate9.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White43.3%
Hispanic82.4%
Black1.5%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born26.1%