Avoca, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79503

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

175
1/sq mi
$98,697
Median income
$114,000
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Avoca pairs an upper-quartile household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79503 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 194.4 square miles in Avoca, Jones County, Texas. The area is home to 175 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 79503 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79503 sits at $98,697 (31% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $58,100. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $114,000 (54% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Jones County, so you can benchmark 79503 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 79503, Avoca, 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

175

Population

194.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79503?

42.8

Median Age

63.4%

Male

36.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$98,697

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$58,100

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79503 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,697 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

128

Total Housing Units

109

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$114,000

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

1953

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 79503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79503 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79503 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79533 Lueders, TX 472 8.3 mi
79553 Stamford, TX 3,469 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79503 in?
ZIP code 79503 (Avoca) is located in Jones County, Texas. Jones County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jones-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79503?
ZIP code 79503 in Avoca, TX has a population of 175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79503?
The median household income in ZIP 79503 is $98,697, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79503?
The median home value in ZIP 79503 is $114,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79503 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79503?
In ZIP code 79503, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 79503?
In ZIP code 79503, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79503 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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