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ZIP Code 79714

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

14,786
7/sq mi
$72,242
Median income
$195,700
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Andrews pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79714 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79714 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Andrews, Andrews County, Texas, home to 14,786 residents across 1998.1 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 79714 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,242 (4% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,340. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Housing costs here run $195,700 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,305 a month; 78.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79714 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 79714

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Andrews, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79714.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79714, Andrews, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,786

Population

1998.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79714?

33.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 57.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%

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?

$72,242

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$37,340

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79714 ranks nationally

Andrews, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,242 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,153

Total Housing Units

6,844

Occupied Units

309

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$195,700

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,305

Median Rent

1983

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

325

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+225%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79714 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 271
2021 +2.5% 277
2022 +6.5% 295
2023 +1.4% 300
2024 +8.5% 325

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 443 business establishments in ZIP 79714, employing approximately 6,803 people with a combined annual payroll of $483,424,000.

443

Businesses

6,803

Employees

$483.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 91 20.5%
Retail trade 55 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 43 9.7%
Construction 39 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 39 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 37 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 5.4%
Finance and insurance 21 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 21 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.3%
Wholesale trade 17 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.4%
Information 8 1.8%
Manufacturing 6 1.4%
Utilities 4 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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

Related Areas

Andrews County Andrews, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79714 in? ▼
ZIP code 79714 (Andrews) is located in Andrews County, Texas. Andrews County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/andrews-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79714? ▼
ZIP code 79714 in Andrews, TX has a population of 14,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79714? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79714 is $72,242, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79714? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79714 is $195,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79714? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79714 is White at 57.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79714? ▼
ZIP code 79714 has 443 business establishments employing approximately 6,803 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79714? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79714 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (91), Retail trade (55), Other services (except public administration) (43). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79714? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79714 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 79714? ▼
In ZIP code 79714, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 79714? ▼
In ZIP code 79714, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79714? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79714 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.