Ira, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79527

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

251
1/sq mi
$63,333
Median income
$131,300
Median home value
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ira pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79527 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79527 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 251.0 square miles in Ira, Scurry County, Texas. The area is home to 251 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 79527 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79527 sits at $63,333 (16% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,660. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $131,300 (47% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79527 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79527 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 →

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 79527, Ira, 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

251

Population

251.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79527?

42.6

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$63,333

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$34,660

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79527 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,333 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 46.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%

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

What does housing look like?

173

Total Housing Units

106

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$131,300

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 79527, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,583,000.

11

Businesses

84

Employees

$4.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 36.4%

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 79527 in?
ZIP code 79527 (Ira) is located in Scurry County, Texas. Scurry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scurry-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79527?
ZIP code 79527 in Ira, TX has a population of 251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79527?
The median household income in ZIP 79527 is $63,333, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79527?
The median home value in ZIP 79527 is $131,300, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79527?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79527 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79527?
ZIP code 79527 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79527?
In ZIP code 79527, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% 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 79527?
In ZIP code 79527, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79527?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79527 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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