Jayton, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79528

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

619
1/sq mi
$73,476
Median income
$103,900
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79528 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79528 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 884.3 square miles in Jayton, Kent County, Texas. The area is home to 619 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 79528 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79528 sits at $73,476 (3% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,713. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $103,900 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $682 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79528 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 79528 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 79528, Jayton, 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

619

Population

884.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79528?

55.5

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%

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?

$73,476

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$31,713

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79528 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,476 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

319

Total Housing Units

226

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$103,900

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$682

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 79528, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,893,000.

8

Businesses

52

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79518 Girard, TX 124 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79528 in?
ZIP code 79528 (Jayton) is located in Kent County, Texas. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79528?
ZIP code 79528 in Jayton, TX has a population of 619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79528?
The median household income in ZIP 79528 is $73,476, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79528?
The median home value in ZIP 79528 is $103,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79528?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79528 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79528?
ZIP code 79528 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79528?
In ZIP code 79528, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 79528?
In ZIP code 79528, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79528?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79528 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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