79512 ZIP Code – Colorado City, Texas
ZIP code 79512 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Colorado City, Texas, within Mitchell County with a population of approximately 7,879 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $49,602, which is below the Texas average and below the national figure. Median home values of $84,100 are well below the national average, with 78.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $770 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing).
At 5.5%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 12.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 13.6%, well below the national average. The median age is 36.4, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 79565, 79532, 79511.
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ZIP 79512 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79512 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,879 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $770 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.6% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79565 – Westbrook
- 79532 – Loraine
- 79511 – Coahoma
- 79527 – Ira
- 79545 – Roscoe
- 79526 – Hermleigh
- 79535 – Maryneal
- 79733 – Forsan
- 79556 – Sweetwater
- 79720 – Big Spring
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79565 | WESTBROOK | 365 | $115,536 |
| 79532 | LORAINE | 754 | $50,625 |
| 79511 | COAHOMA | 1,044 | $81,071 |
| 79527 | IRA | 274 | $80,417 |
| 79545 | ROSCOE | 1,873 | $51,179 |