Canyon, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79015
Randall County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,277
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,445
- Median income Above-median income area
- $280,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canyon pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79015 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79015 (Canyon, TX) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.7 in 2023 to 238.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79015 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canyon, Randall County, Texas, home to 19,277 residents across 993.7 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79015 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,445 (10% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,839. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $280,400 (13% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $990; 67.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randall County, so 79015 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canyon, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79015.
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79015, Canyon, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,277
Population
993.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79015?
33.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
3.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$83,445
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$37,839
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79015 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Canyon, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,445 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,465housing units
9,465
Total Housing Units
8,512
Occupied Units
953
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$280,400
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$990
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79015 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 175 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 192 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 219 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 233 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 239 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 456 business establishments in ZIP 79015, employing approximately 3,911 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,401,000.
456
Businesses
3,911
Employees
$152.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 66 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79015 vs 79016 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79016 | Canyon, TX | 94 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79015, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,277 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79015 in?
ZIP code 79015 (Canyon) is located in Randall County, Texas. Randall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randall-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79015?
ZIP code 79015 in Canyon, TX has a population of 19,277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79015?
The median household income in ZIP 79015 is $83,445, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79015?
The median home value in ZIP 79015 is $280,400, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79015?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79015 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79015?
ZIP code 79015 has 456 business establishments employing approximately 3,911 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79015?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79015 are: Construction (66), Other services (except public administration) (56), Professional, scientific, and technical services (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79015?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79015 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79015?
In ZIP code 79015, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79015?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79015 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79015?
In ZIP code 79015, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79015?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79015 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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