79536 ZIP Code – Merkel, Texas
ZIP Code 79536 is located in Merkel, Texas and has a population of approximately 6,123 residents. The median household income is $67,788.
This ZIP code is part of Taylor County. Nearby ZIP codes include 79563, 79603, 79561.
ZIP Code 79536 Data
Population
6,123
Median Household Income
$67,788
Median Home Value
$118,600
Median Rent
$1,260
Median Age
31.8
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
County
Taylor County
State
Texas
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ZIP 79536 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79536 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,123 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $118k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,260 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.8 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.2% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79563 – Tye
- 79603 – Abilene
- 79561 – Trent
- 79607 – Dyess Afb
- 79606 – Abilene
- 79605 – Abilene
- 79525 – Hawley
- 79537 – Nolan
- 79560 – Sylvester
- 79508 – Buffalo Gap
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79563 | TYE | 1,024 | $53,553 |
| 79603 | ABILENE | 24,189 | $52,055 |
| 79561 | TRENT | 508 | $71,818 |
| 79607 | DYESS AFB | 3,699 | $58,372 |
| 79606 | ABILENE | 27,797 | $73,381 |