Trent, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79561

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

662
2/sq mi
$93,250
Median income
$120,800
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79561 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79561 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 331.0 square miles in Trent, Taylor County, Texas. The area is home to 662 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 79561 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79561 sits at $93,250 (23% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,126. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $120,800 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79561 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79561 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 79561, Trent, 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

662

Population

331.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79561?

48.1

Median Age

57.6%

Male

42.4%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.6%
African American 8.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$93,250

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$43,126

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79561 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,250 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

317

Total Housing Units

255

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$120,800

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 79561, employing approximately 79 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,125,000.

10

Businesses

79

Employees

$3.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 79561 in?
ZIP code 79561 (Trent) is located in Taylor County, Texas. Taylor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taylor-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79561?
ZIP code 79561 in Trent, TX has a population of 662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79561?
The median household income in ZIP 79561 is $93,250, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79561?
The median home value in ZIP 79561 is $120,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79561?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79561 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79561?
ZIP code 79561 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 79 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79561?
In ZIP code 79561, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 79561?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79561 is 23.9 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 79561?
In ZIP code 79561, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79561?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79561 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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