Vega, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79092

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

1,106
2/sq mi
$83,068
Median income
$176,700
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vega pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79092 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79092 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 737.3 square miles in Vega, Oldham County, Texas. The area is home to 1,106 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 79092 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79092 sits at $83,068 (10% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,571. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $176,700 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,101 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79092 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79092 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 79092

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79092.

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 79092, Vega, 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

1,106

Population

737.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79092?

38.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%

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?

$83,068

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$37,571

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79092 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,068 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 41.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

558

Total Housing Units

465

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$176,700

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,101

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 79092, employing approximately 223 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,815,000.

33

Businesses

223

Employees

$9.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 21.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 5 15.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 9.1%

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 79092 in?
ZIP code 79092 (Vega) is located in Oldham County, Texas. Oldham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oldham-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79092?
ZIP code 79092 in Vega, TX has a population of 1,106 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79092?
The median household income in ZIP 79092 is $83,068, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79092?
The median home value in ZIP 79092 is $176,700, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79092?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79092 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79092?
ZIP code 79092 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 223 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79092?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79092 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79092?
In ZIP code 79092, 41.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 79092?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79092 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79092?
In ZIP code 79092, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79092?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79092 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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