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Tuscola, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79562

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

3,669
12/sq mi
$109,572
Median income
$329,800
Median home value
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tuscola pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79562 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79562 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 300.7 square miles in Tuscola, Taylor County, Texas. The area is home to 3,669 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 79562 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79562 sits at $109,572 (45% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,253. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $329,800 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,821 per month, and 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79562 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Taylor County, so you can benchmark 79562 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 79562

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79562.

establishments

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 79562, Tuscola, 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

3,669

Population

300.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79562?

35.6

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$109,572

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$44,253

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79562 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,572 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,695

Total Housing Units

1,617

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

3.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$329,800

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,821

Median Rent

2005

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

-3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79562 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 208
2021 +8.4% 225
2022 +15.4% 260
2023 +16.2% 302
2024 -3.3% 292

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 93 business establishments in ZIP 79562, employing approximately 397 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,760,000.

93

Businesses

397

Employees

$15.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 25.8%
Retail trade 9 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 9 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 8 8.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.4%
Manufacturing 3 3.2%
Wholesale trade 3 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.2%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 79562 vs 79508 →

ZIP 79562 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79562 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79562 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79562 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79508 Buffalo Gap, TX 1,242 3.1 mi
79541 Ovalo, TX 791 7.0 mi
79606 Abilene, TX 22,885 8.4 mi
79530 Lawn, TX 480 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Taylor County

79605 standard
Abilene, TX
Pop: 30,098
79601 standard
Abilene, TX
Pop: 25,085
79603 standard
Abilene, TX
Pop: 24,288
79606 standard
Abilene, TX
Pop: 22,885
79602 standard
Abilene, TX
Pop: 21,519
79536 standard
Merkel, TX
Pop: 4,988

Related Areas

Taylor County Tuscola, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79562 in? ▼
ZIP code 79562 (Tuscola) 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 79562? ▼
ZIP code 79562 in Tuscola, TX has a population of 3,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79562? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79562 is $109,572, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79562? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79562 is $329,800, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79562? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79562 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79562? ▼
ZIP code 79562 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79562? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79562 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79562? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79562 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 79562? ▼
In ZIP code 79562, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 79562? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79562 is 25.7 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 79562? ▼
In ZIP code 79562, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79562? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79562 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tuscola, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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