79508 ZIP Code – Buffalo Gap, Texas
79508 is a ZIP code serving Buffalo Gap, Texas in Taylor County with a population of approximately 1,041 residents. At $74,583, the median household income here runs near the Texas average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $165,000, below the national average, with 92.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,091 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing).
An estimated 7.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 25.1%, near the national average. The population has a median age of 47.5, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 79562, 79606, 79541.
ZIP Code 79508 Data
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ZIP 79508 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79508 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,041 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $165k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,091 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.1% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79562 – Tuscola
- 79606 – Abilene
- 79541 – Ovalo
- 79603 – Abilene
- 79602 – Abilene
- 79607 – Dyess Afb
- 79563 – Tye
- 79605 – Abilene
- 79530 – Lawn
- 79699 – Abilene
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79562 | TUSCOLA | 4,157 | $117,901 |
| 79606 | ABILENE | 27,797 | $73,381 |
| 79541 | OVALO | 1,253 | $58,901 |
| 79603 | ABILENE | 24,189 | $52,055 |
| 79602 | ABILENE | 26,487 | $78,850 |