ZIP code 79079

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 79079 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Shamrock, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 79079 ZIP code area.

79079 is the zip code for

Shamrock, TX

Also in this location:
Samnorwood, TX

Total population
2,646
Housing units
1,469
Land area
(sq. miles)
535.65
Density
(people per sq. mile)
4.94
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.17

Demographic data for zip code 79079

Gender:

Male
1,285
Female
1,361
Median age
Male
42.50
Female
45.00
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,136
Family households
754
Nonfamily households
382
Average household size
2.33
Average family size
2.86
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
1,469
Occupied housing units
1,136
Owner-occupied
886
Renter-occupied
250
Vacant housing units
333
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
186
5 to 9 years
166
10 to 14 years
171
15 to 19 years
174
20 to 24 years
118
25 to 34 years
253
35 to 44 years
295
45 to 54 years
396
55 to 59 years
212
60 to 64 years
146
65 to 74 years
312
75 to 84 years
169
85 years and over
48
Median age
43.60
Age

Race:

White
1,991
Hispanic or Latino
485
Black or African American
101
Asian
12
American Indian & Alaska Native
18
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
3
Two or More Races
36
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 79079

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
2,134
Civilian labor force
1,306
Employed
1,229
Unemployed
77
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
828
Percent Unemployed
5.9%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,190
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
851
Carpooled
198
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
95
Other means
34
Worked at home
12
Mean travel time
20.1 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,229
Management / business / science / arts
359
Service
273
Sales / office
196
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
201
Production / transportation / material moving
200
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,229
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
222
Construction
50
Manufacturing
13
Wholesale trade
18
Retail trade
51
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
126
Information
0
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
45
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
115
Educational services / health care / social assistance
326
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
116
Public administration
61
Other services
86
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,229
Private wage & salary workers
851
Government workers
257
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
121
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,179
Less than $10,000
88
$10,000 to $14,999
141
$15,000 to $24,999
184
$25,000 to $34,999
117
$35,000 to $49,999
192
$50,000 to $74,999
178
$75,000 to $99,999
99
$100,000 to $149,999
128
$150,000 to $199,999
27
$200,000 or more
25
Median household income
$39,043
Mean household income
$60,114
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
15.4%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 79079

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Samnorwood School
101 Main
(806) 256-2039112468.8
Shamrock El
100 S Illinois
(806) 256-32271315611.7
Shamrock H S
100 S Illinois
(806) 256-2241104256.2
Shamrock Middle
100 S Illinois
(806) 256-322755167.3

Public libraries around Shamrock, TX

NameAddress
Perry Memorial Library
22 Se 5th Ave
Perryton, TX 79070
Unger Memorial Library
825 N Austin St
Plainview, TX 79072
Shamrock Public Library
712 N Main St
Shamrock, TX 79079

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 79079

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Collingsworth General Hospital1014 15th Street
Wellington, TX 79095
(806) 447-252120
Coon Memorial Hospital & Home
1411 Denver Avenue
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-457123
Covenant Hospital Plainview2601 Dimmitt Road
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 296-553136
Golden Plains Comm Hospital
200 South Mcgee Street
Borger, TX 79007
(806) 273-110052
Hansford Hospital707 South Roland Street
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-253528
Hemphill County Hospital1020 South Fourth Street
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-642219
Hereford Regional Medical Ctr801 East Third Street
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 364-214140
Hi-Plains Hospital203 West Fourth Street
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-247184
Moore County Hospital District
224 East Second Street
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-717158
Ochiltree General Hospital3101 Garrett Drive
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-360645
Pampa Regional Medical Ctr
One Medical Plaza
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 665-372191
Parkview Hospital1000 Sweetwater Street
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-558125
Parmer County Comm Hospital1307 Cleveland Street
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-275425
Plains Memorial Hospital310 West Halsell Street
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-219132
Shamrock General Hospital1000 South Main Street
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-211432
Swisher Memorial Hospital Dist539 Southeast Second
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-820026

Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 79079

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Econo Lodge Shamrock1006 E 12th St
Shamrock, TX 79079
786065
BEST WESTERN SHAMROCK INN STES1802 NORTH MAIN STREET
Shamrock, TX 79079
4679100
Sleep Inn And Suites Shamrock111 E 15th St
Shamrock, TX 79079
53100101
Irish Inn301 I 40 E
Shamrock, TX 79079
207980
Holiday inn Express Hotel & Suites Shamrock101 E 13th St
Shamrock, TX 79079
-90104

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 79079

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
McDonald's1235 N Main St
Shamrock, TX 79079
Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches806-256-2567
Subway Sandwiches & SaladsHighway 83 & I 40
Shamrock, TX 79079
Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches806-256-3714

Crime Rates in Shamrock, TX

Crime rates in Shamrock, TX:

Total
56
Violent Crime
5
Murder & Manslaughter
1
Forcible Rape
1
Robbery
0
Aggravated Assault
3
Property Crime
51
Burglary
20
Larceny & Theft
26
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
Arson
0
Shamrock, TX

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