79508 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to BUFFALO GAP, TX 79508

79508 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Buffalo Gap, Texas. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $64,200) are fairly typical for the Abilene metro area.

The average family income here is $51,663/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 79508 is $46,786.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 79508 earn an average of $34,095/year. Women earn only $20,387/year.

526 people in 79508 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 79508? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.3 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 610 men and 632 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 527 people (out of the 1,242 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 332 homes, and 13 businesses every day. 7 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

79508 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 32 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ciudad Juarez, Mexico!) and -100 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,855 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 1,242
  • White Population: 1,188
  • Black Population: 11
  • Hispanic Population: 93
  • Asian Population: 11
  • Hawaiian Population: 0
  • Indian Population: 13
  • Male Population: 610
  • Female Population: 632
  • Median Age: 44
  • Median Age of Males: 43
  • Median Age of Females: 44
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: West South Central
  • State: Texas
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Abilene TX
  • County: Taylor
  • City: Buffalo Gap
  • Longitude: -99.8
  • Latitude: 32.3
  • Elevation: 1,855 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 325
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 519
  • Drive alone: 475
  • Carpool: 37
  • Public transit: 0
  • Ride bikes or walk: 7

  • Average commute time: 22.3 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 32
  •    5 - 9: 53
  •    10 - 14: 28
  •    15 - 19: 75
  •    20 - 24: 169
  •    25 - 29: 48
  •    30 - 34: 75
  •    35 - 39: 7
  •    40 - 44: 6
  •    45 - 59: 7
  •    60 - 89: 9
  •    90 plus: 10
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $64,200
  • Average Annual Household Income: $54,896
  • Businesses: 23
  • Employees: 498
  • Annual Payroll: $21,231,000
  • Average Family Income: $51,663
  • Median Family Income: $43,092
  • Average Income for Men: $34,095
  • Average Income for Women: $20,387
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 441
  • State FIPS Code: 48

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Schools in 79508 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Buffalo Gap El
Vine St
Buffalo Gap, TX 79508
(325) 572-3533

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 79508 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WEB/SorNew/index.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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