79536 ZIP Code
Merkel, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79536 |
| City/Town: | Merkel |
| County: | Taylor |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,123 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,788 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,538 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,337 |
| Median Home Value: | $118,600 |
| Land Area: | 295.9 sq miles
766.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.4741, -100.0245 |
Population Information (79536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,123 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,907 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,216 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 668 | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 356 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 648 | 10.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 277 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 507 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 906 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 604 | 9.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 721 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 304 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 345 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 488 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 212 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 87 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $118,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,260 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,337 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,919 | 82.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 418 | 17.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,512 | 78.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 407 | 21.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,667 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 110 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 221 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,812 | 49.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 779 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 264 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 366 | 10.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 115 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79536 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,788 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,592 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,313 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,538 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,722 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,673 | 98.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 49 | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,698 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,190 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 204 | 7.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 279 | 10.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,540 | 90.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 62 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 43 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 150 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 324 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 342 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 904 | 14.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 729 | 11.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 133 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79536 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 38 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 94 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 122 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 161 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 202 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 477 | 24.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 334 | 17.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 252 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 106 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 133 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79536 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,014 | 75.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 368 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 18 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 59 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 177 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79536 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 97 | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 249 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 360 | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 187 | 7.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 307 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 189 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 58 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 191 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 149 | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 560 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 156 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 122 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 48 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,652 | 76.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,245 | 53.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,975 | 32.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,412 | 23.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79536 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,580 | 82.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 582 | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 340 | 17.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 76 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 6 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 226 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79536 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,524 | 65.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3 | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 66 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 28 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 9 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 693 | 29.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79536 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 206 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 241 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 284 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 484 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 264 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 134 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 203 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 239 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 282 | 12.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79536 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 14 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 112 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 575 | 24.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,109 | 47.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 506 | 21.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 21 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79536 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 475 | 24.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 282 | 14.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,162 | 60.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79536 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 40 | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 396 | 20.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 670 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 813 | 42.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79536 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 358 | 23.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 334 | 22.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 182 | 12.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 248 | 16.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 280 | 18.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 85 | 5.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79536 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,198 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $558 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,260 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.12 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.32 | 2.38 |
Households (79536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,919 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,159 | 60.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 544 | 28.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 215 | 11.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 417 | 21.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 951 | 49.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 549 | 28.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.50 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79536 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,145 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 622 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,259 | 58.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 14 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 222 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 609 | 28.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79536 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,349 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 111 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 111 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 759 | 56.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 275 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 93 | 6.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,235 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 243 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,064 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 802 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 93 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 353 | 44.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 356 | 44.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79536 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,194 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 877 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 614 | 70.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 263 | 30.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 33 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,998 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 9 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 125 | 1388.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 125 | 1388.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 125 | 1388.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 15 | 166.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 106 | 1177.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 44.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79536 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,455 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,960 | 90.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 495 | 9.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 398 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 97 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79536 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,919 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,851 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
Merkel, TX79536