79556 ZIP Code
Sweetwater, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79556 |
| City/Town: | Sweetwater |
| County: | Nolan |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,621 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,221 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,427 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,109 |
| Median Home Value: | $92,500 |
| Land Area: | 378.4 sq miles
980.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.4852, -100.3921 |
Population Information (79556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,621 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,401 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,220 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 966 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 720 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,069 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 982 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 708 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,436 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,369 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,339 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 839 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 713 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,544 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 526 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 410 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $92,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $803 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,109 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,863 | 79.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,246 | 20.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,073 | 63.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,790 | 36.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,176 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 557 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 801 | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,825 | 34.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,104 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 834 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 678 | 8.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 377 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79556 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,221 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,422 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,148 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,427 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,768 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,384 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 384 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,921 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,188 | 77.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 874 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 305 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,251 | 73.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 690 | 5.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 96 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 27 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,014 | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,543 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,212 | 17.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,894 | 38.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,638 | 36.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 247 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79556 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 414 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 249 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 628 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 320 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 993 | 20.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 791 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 530 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 505 | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 199 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 234 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79556 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,305 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 647 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 47 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 126 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 164 | 3.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79556 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 307 | 5.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 294 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 597 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 88 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 690 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 610 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 143 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 291 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,195 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 567 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 321 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 281 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79556 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 (79556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,425 | 82.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,967 | 55.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,844 | 38.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,019 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79556 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,580 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,733 | 35.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 898 | 18.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 442 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 315 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 975 | 20.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79556 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,653 | 76.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 21 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 143 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 315 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 278 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 118 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 198 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 381 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79556 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 162 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 146 | 2.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 248 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 826 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,119 | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 995 | 16.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,365 | 22.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 649 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 595 | 9.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79556 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 185 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 667 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,134 | 34.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,557 | 41.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 445 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 121 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79556 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,995 | 41.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 188 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,620 | 53.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 30 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79556 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 378 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,036 | 41.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,524 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 925 | 19.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79556 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 804 | 26.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 917 | 29.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 437 | 14.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 341 | 11.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 352 | 11.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 148 | 4.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 74 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79556 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,380 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $498 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $803 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (79556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,863 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,074 | 42.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 799 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,039 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,487 | 30.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,560 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,709 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79556 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,091 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,737 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,249 | 44.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 272 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 734 | 14.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 967 | 19.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79556 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,941 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 186 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 147 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,406 | 47.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 854 | 29.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 348 | 11.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,284 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 619 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,444 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,447 | 19.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 304 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,221 | 49.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 922 | 37.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79556 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,306 | 81.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,116 | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,254 | 59.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 809 | 38.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 224 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 53 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,044 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 65 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 577 | 887.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 577 | 887.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 577 | 887.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 544 | 836.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79556 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,655 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,861 | 76.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,794 | 24.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,683 | 23.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 89 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 22 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79556 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,863 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,367 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Sweetwater, TX79556