Kress, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79052

Swisher County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,259
3/sq mi
$34,922
Median income
$99,800
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kress pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 466.3 square miles in Kress, Swisher County, Texas. The area is home to 1,259 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79052 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79052 sits at $34,922 (54% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,369. The poverty rate stands at 26.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $99,800 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $815 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79052 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79052.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79052, Kress, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,259

Population

466.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79052?

35.3

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

15.3%

Foreign-Born

White 54.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%

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?

$34,922

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$22,369

Per Capita Income

26.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79052 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$34,922 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

538

Total Housing Units

416

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$99,800

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$815

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 79052, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,113,000.

14

Businesses

56

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 28.6%
Wholesale trade 3 21.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79052 in?
ZIP code 79052 (Kress) is located in Swisher County, Texas. Swisher County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/swisher-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79052?
ZIP code 79052 in Kress, TX has a population of 1,259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79052?
The median household income in ZIP 79052 is $34,922, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79052?
The median home value in ZIP 79052 is $99,800, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79052 is White at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79052?
ZIP code 79052 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79052 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Wholesale trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79052?
In ZIP code 79052, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79052?
In ZIP code 79052, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79052 is 26.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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