Forsan, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79733

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

210
44/sq mi
$92,950
Median income
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Forsan pairs an upper-quartile household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79733 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79733 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.7 square miles in Forsan, Howard County, Texas. The area is home to 210 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 79733 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79733 sits at $92,950 (23% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,268. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $524 per month, and 35.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79733 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79733 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 79733, Forsan, 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

210

Population

4.7

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79733?

41.0

Median Age

67.1%

Male

32.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%

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?

$92,950

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$36,268

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79733 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,950 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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

142

Total Housing Units

135

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.6%
Renter 64.4%

$524

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 79733, employing approximately 45 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,992,000.

7

Businesses

45

Employees

$2.0M

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 79733 in?
ZIP code 79733 (Forsan) is located in Howard County, Texas. Howard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howard-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79733?
ZIP code 79733 in Forsan, TX has a population of 210 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79733?
The median household income in ZIP 79733 is $92,950, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79733?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79733 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79733?
ZIP code 79733 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 45 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79733?
In ZIP code 79733, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 79733?
In ZIP code 79733, approximately 35.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79733?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79733 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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