Aspermont, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79502

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

1,350
1/sq mi
$52,333
Median income
$44,100
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79502 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1687.5 square miles in Aspermont, Stonewall County, Texas. The area is home to 1,350 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 79502 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79502 sits at $52,333 (31% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,829. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $44,100 (82% below the state average) with median rent at $613 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79502 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79502 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 79502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79502.

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 79502, Aspermont, 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

1,350

Population

1687.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79502?

51.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%

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?

$52,333

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$39,829

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79502 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,333 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

702

Total Housing Units

464

Occupied Units

238

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$44,100

Median Home Value

-82% vs state

$613

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 79502, employing approximately 361 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,712,000.

38

Businesses

361

Employees

$14.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 18.4%
Accommodation and food services 6 15.8%
Construction 5 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 10.5%

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 79502 in?
ZIP code 79502 (Aspermont) is located in Stonewall County, Texas. Stonewall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stonewall-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79502?
ZIP code 79502 in Aspermont, TX has a population of 1,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79502?
The median household income in ZIP 79502 is $52,333, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79502?
The median home value in ZIP 79502 is $44,100, which is 84% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79502?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79502 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79502?
ZIP code 79502 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79502?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79502 are: Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (6), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79502?
In ZIP code 79502, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 79502?
In ZIP code 79502, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79502?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79502 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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