79536 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to MERKEL, TX 79536

79536 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Merkel, Texas. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $63,800) are fairly typical for the Abilene metro area.

The average family income here is $43,449/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 79536 is $34,747.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 79536 earn an average of $29,029/year. Women earn only $16,595/year.

2,302 people in 79536 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 79536? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.7 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 2,437 men and 2,551 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,629 people (out of the 4,988 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,980 homes, and 97 businesses every day. 40 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

79536 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 1,828 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 4,988
  • White Population: 4,581
  • Black Population: 72
  • Hispanic Population: 635
  • Asian Population: 18
  • Hawaiian Population: 5
  • Indian Population: 51
  • Male Population: 2,437
  • Female Population: 2,551
  • Median Age: 41
  • Median Age of Males: 40
  • Median Age of Females: 41
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: West South Central
  • State: Texas
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Abilene TX
  • County: Taylor
  • City: Merkel
  • Longitude: -100.0
  • Latitude: 32.4
  • Elevation: 1,829 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 325
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,229
  • Drive alone: 1,928
  • Carpool: 226
  • Public transit: 0
  • Ride bikes or walk: 40

  • Average commute time: 24.7 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 174
  •    5 - 9: 258
  •    10 - 14: 210
  •    15 - 19: 255
  •    20 - 24: 478
  •    25 - 29: 244
  •    30 - 34: 362
  •    35 - 39: 42
  •    40 - 44: 17
  •    45 - 59: 40
  •    60 - 89: 47
  •    90 plus: 102
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $63,800
  • Average Annual Household Income: $44,813
  • Businesses: 93
  • Employees: 767
  • Annual Payroll: $24,693,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,449
  • Median Family Income: $31,957
  • Average Income for Men: $29,029
  • Average Income for Women: $16,595
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 79536 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Merkel El
1602 S 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Tye El
129 Concho St
Tye, TX 79536
(325) 692-3809
Middle Schools
Merkel Int
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Merkel Middle
S 3rd & Ash St
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5521
High Schools
Merkel H S
2000 S 7th St
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Other Schools
Taylor County Learning Center
300 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 79536 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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