79244 ZIP Code – Matador, Texas
79244 is a ZIP code serving Matador, Texas in Motley County with a population of approximately 789 residents. At $71,513, the median household income here runs near the Texas average and near the U.S. average. At $85,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 73.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $709 is below the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 1.5%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 22.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 44.6, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 79256, 79234, 79231.
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ZIP 79244 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79244 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 789 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $85k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $709 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.9% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79256 – Roaring Springs
- 79234 – Flomot
- 79231 – Dougherty
- 79220 – Afton
- 79243 – Mcadoo
- 79223 – Cee Vee
- 79229 – Dickens
- 79255 – Quitaque
- 79235 – Floydada
- 79261 – Turkey
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79256 | ROARING SPRINGS | 288 | $36,382 |
| 79234 | FLOMOT | 106 | $78,523 |
| 79231 | DOUGHERTY | 20 | Not provided |
| 79220 | AFTON | 212 | $45,750 |
| 79243 | MCADOO | 21 | $26,786 |