ZIP Code 79511

ZIP code 79511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 461.4 square miles in Coahoma, Howard County, Texas. The area is home to 1,338 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 79511 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79511 sits at $117,578 (56% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,056. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $264,400 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,152 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79511 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 →