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ZIP Code 79549

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

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15,652
6/sq mi: $59,147
Median income: $112,000
Median home value: 12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 14th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 6
people per sq mi: 76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79549 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79549 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2484.4 square miles in Snyder, Scurry County, Texas. The area is home to 15,652 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 79549 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79549 sits at $59,147 (22% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,434. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $112,000 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,018 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79549 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79549 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 79549

Retail trade

55
Accommodation and food services

49
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

42
Other services (except public administration)

40
Construction

26

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, 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 79549, Snyder, TX · 2023 Accessed 2026-07-02 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

15,652

Population

2484.4

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79549?

36.5

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 62.4%

African American 3.6%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%

Hispanic or Latino 44.4%

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?

$59,147

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$29,434

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79549 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,147 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 46.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,328

Total Housing Units

5,403

Occupied Units

925

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%

Renter 24.5%

$112,000

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,018

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79549 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+3.4%	214
2021	+8.6%	232
2022	+2.4%	237
2023	+12.1%	266
2024	+4.5%	278

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 361 business establishments in ZIP 79549, employing approximately 4,470 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,161,000.

361

Businesses

4,470

Employees

$272.2M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	55	15.2%
Accommodation and food services	49	13.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	42	11.6%
Other services (except public administration)	40	11.1%
Construction	26	7.2%
Finance and insurance	22	6.1%
Wholesale trade	20	5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	20	5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing	17	4.7%
Health care and social assistance	15	4.2%
Transportation and warehousing	14	3.9%
Manufacturing	11	3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	8	2.2%
Information	7	1.9%
Utilities	5	1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	4	1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises	3	0.8%
Educational services	3	0.8%

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 79549 in? ▼

ZIP code 79549 (Snyder) 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 79549? ▼

ZIP code 79549 in Snyder, TX has a population of 15,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 79549? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 79549 is $59,147, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 79549? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 79549 is $112,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79549? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 79549 is White at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.4% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 79549? ▼

ZIP code 79549 has 361 business establishments employing approximately 4,470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 79549? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79549 are: Retail trade (55), Accommodation and food services (49), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (42). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 79549? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79549 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 79549? ▼

In ZIP code 79549, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 79549? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79549 is 19.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79549? ▼

In ZIP code 79549, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79549? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 79549 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.