Zip code 79783: Tarzan, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 79783?

79783 is assigned to Tarzan, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 79783 in?

79783 is in Martin County, Texas.

Q: What is the population of 79783?

About 113 people live in 79783, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 79783?

The median household income in 79783 is $128,516.

Q: What zip codes are near 79783?

The closest zip codes to 79783 are 79749, 79782, 79705, 79713, 79707.

Residential delivery areaMartin CountyCentral Time

Population

113

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$129K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

154 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 79783

79783 is a rural zip code in Tarzan, Texas (Martin County), covering 154 sq mi of land. About 113 people live here. The median resident is 40.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $128,516 a year, 59% above the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and sales. 35% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 79783 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 113 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%31st of 1,792 in TX
Residents under 1835.4%
99th
U.S. 22% · TX 25%61st of 1,818 in TX
Self-employed workers34.8%
99th
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%34th of 1,810 in TX
Homeownership rate91.9%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%145th of 1,792 in TX
Housing vacancy24.5%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%304th of 1,794 in TX
Median earnings per worker$86,250
95th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,57549th of 1,794 in TX
Median household income$128,516
89th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,47694th of 1,712 in TX
Per capita income$59,942
85th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,752138th of 1,813 in TX
Median age40.2
59th
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.6711th of 1,817 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher26.9%
38th
U.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%650th of 1,811 in TX
Diversity index39.8
36th
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.11,219th of 1,818 in TX
Residents 65 and older13.3%
25th
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%1,202nd of 1,818 in TX
Government workers6.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%1,688th of 1,810 in TX
Population113
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,4241,803rd of 1,818 in TX
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,804th of 1,818 in TX
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%1,780th of 1,794 in TX
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,757th of 1,810 in TX
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%1,734th of 1,810 in TX
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%1,793rd of 1,808 in TX
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%1,790th of 1,818 in TX
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%1,769th of 1,818 in TX
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,632nd of 1,810 in TX
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%1,757th of 1,810 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.295
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · TX 0.4781,719th of 1,785 in TX

Measure	79783	Martin	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Broadband accessStrength	100%	83.2%	91.4%	91%	99th	31st of 1,792
Residents under 18	35.4%	29.9%	25%	22%	99th	61st of 1,818
Self-employed workers	34.8%	14.9%	10.5%	10%	99th	34th of 1,810
Homeownership rateStrength	91.9%	78.1%	62.6%	65.2%	97th	145th of 1,792
Housing vacancy	24.5%	7.6%	9.4%	10.1%	96th	304th of 1,794
Median earnings per workerStrength	$86,250	$58,037	$47,575	$49,666	95th	49th of 1,794
Median household incomeStrength	$128,516	$93,734	$78,476	$80,734	89th	94th of 1,712
Per capita incomeStrength	$59,942	$43,083	$40,752	$44,673	85th	138th of 1,813
Median age	40.2	37.3	35.6	38.9	59th	711th of 1,817
Bachelor's degree or higher	26.9%	20.9%	33.8%	35.7%	38th	650th of 1,811
Diversity index	39.8	56.7	67.1	61.4	36th	1,219th of 1,818
Residents 65 and older	13.3%	10.9%	13.4%	17.2%	25th	1,202nd of 1,818
Government workers	6.5%	24.5%	14.1%	14.5%	3rd	1,688th of 1,810
Population	113	5,218	30,188,424	334,922,499	1st	1,803rd of 1,818
Population density	1/sq mi	6/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,804th of 1,818
Poverty rateStrength	0%	8.3%	13.8%	12.5%	1st	1,780th of 1,794
Work from home	0%	0.3%	14.4%	15.1%	1st	1,757th of 1,810
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.4%	5.3%	5.2%	1st	1,734th of 1,810
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	17.1%	17.1%	8.4%	1st	1,793rd of 1,808
Veterans	0%	3.5%	6.2%	6.2%	1st	1,790th of 1,818
Foreign-born residents	0%	9.3%	17.6%	14.1%	1st	1,769th of 1,818
Tech workers	0%	0%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,632nd of 1,810
Healthcare workers	0%	3.9%	8.6%	9.7%	1st	1,757th of 1,810
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.295	0.483	0.478	0.483	1st	1,719th of 1,785

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

35%

5–17

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

30%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

40.2

Under 18

35.4%

65 and over

13.3%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black0%
Hispanic27%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

39.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

92%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 37
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 56.8%
Married couples: 32.4%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

76%

$150–200k

$200k+

16%

Median household income

79783

$128,516

Martin Co.

$93,734

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$59,942

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

24.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.295

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

79783

—

Martin Co.

$174,800

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

79783

—

Martin Co.

$971

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 49
Owner-occupied: 91.9%
Vacant: 24.5%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

74%

10–19

20–29

30–44

26%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

35%

Office and admin

33%

Sales

20%

Education

Construction and repair

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

67%

Finance, insurance and real estate

20%

Education

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$86,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

34.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	79783	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

69%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

18%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 17.9%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.7%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Tarzan
State: Texas
County: Martin County
Center point: 32.3321° N, 102.0502° W
Land area: 154 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 79783

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
79749	Lenorah, TX	14 mi	477	$34,286	$182,100
79782	Stanton, TX	14 mi	3,867	$102,986	$171,000
79705	Midland, TX	16 mi	46,653	$105,310	$351,700
79713	Ackerly, TX	21 mi	840	$64,886	$149,200
79707	Midland, TX	22 mi	40,010	$99,886	$389,400
79748	Knott, TX	23 mi	232	—	$390,900
79711	Midland, TX · PO box	23 mi	—	—	—
79701	Midland, TX	24 mi	27,131	$57,346	$214,700
79331	Lamesa, TX	24 mi	11,711	$54,000	$101,800
79703	Midland, TX	25 mi	20,419	$77,285	$224,000
79702	Midland, TX · PO box	26 mi	—	—	—
79758	Gardendale, TX	27 mi	2,016	$102,560	$390,700

Questions about 79783

What city is zip code 79783?

79783 is assigned to Tarzan, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 79783 in?

79783 is in Martin County, Texas.

What is the population of 79783?

About 113 people live in 79783, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 79783 in?

79783 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 79783?

The median household income in 79783 is $128,516.

What zip codes are near 79783?

The closest zip codes to 79783 are 79749, 79782, 79705, 79713, 79707.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79783, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.