ZIP Code 79560 in Sylvester, TX

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Sylvester, Texas
Counties:Fisher County[Primary]
Jones County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:56:06 AM
Population:143 [See All]
Area Code:325
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.6820, -100.2119
Land Area:71.923 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 79560 has 143 residents and 44 households (average 3.25 persons per household). The median age is 42.6 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.8% male and 55.2% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.7%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:143Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:37Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:120Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$85,625Source: Census ACS
Households:44Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.25Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.06Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--10810875698091145193172160138602337
Decennial Census137------------------143--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.6

Male Median Age: 40

Female Median Age: 44.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9542404430262211015
Female4645155462217105534
Total1311875598924791216549
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12482.67%
Black:10.67%
Hispanic:*2214.67%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:32.00%
Total:150100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6444.76%40.0 years
Females:7955.24%44.5 years
Total:143100%42.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3491.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:38.11%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:37100%
Total Native Population:37100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $85,625, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $41,042 (92.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,890. Family households earn a median of $85,625 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $85,625). By gender, male median income is $28,750 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $28,750 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 35.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (60.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$44,583$47,250$48,750$45,938$46,250$46,042$49,500$48,500$50,735$44,479$0$0$0$85,625
Median Family Income$56,250$55,250$54,167$52,917$63,750$52,500$74,167$74,167$0$43,229$0$0$0$85,625
Median NonFamily Income$14,167$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$37,679$23,393$23,409$26,667$35,875$37,813$38,466$40,625$41,186$41,034$42,500$46,250$0$28,750
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$45,417$46,136$45,288$45,333$47,727$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1035.71%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:1864.29%
Total:28100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:660.00%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:440.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:10100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $67,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $90,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $921. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$67,900$65,800$68,800$70,700$63,000$62,100$76,500$90,600$90,600$94,200$96,100$106,300$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:2100.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:2100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$910$921$681$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):430.77%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):753.85%
Renter Occupied:215.38%
Total Occupied Housing Units:13100%

Occupied Housing Units:1330.23%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3069.77%
Total Housing Units:43100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:43100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:43100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 44.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):520.00%
Some college, no degree:624.00%
Associate's degree:312.00%
Bachelor's degree:624.00%
Graduate or professional degree:520.00%
Total:25100%
High school or higher:25100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1144.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2656.52%
Public Insurance:1839.13%
No Insurance:24.35%
Total:46100%
Has Health Insurance:4495.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.8%8.9%8.9%22.4%40.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:325.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):650.00%
High school (grades 9-12):325.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:12100%
Early Childhood:325.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):12100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 79560 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 37 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:37Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:444Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:37Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 79560 is located in Fisher County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 19th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79560. It covers 71.923 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.228 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:71.923 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.228 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:19Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:25835.59 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4871636Source: Census
Place Name:Sylvester CDP; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


79561 | | 79556

Schools in ZIP Code 79560


We could not locate which school district 79560 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Roby Cisd 141 S College St
Roby, TX 79543
District: Roby Consolidated Independent School DistrictNearby
Trent Independent School District 12821 E Interstate 20
Trent, TX 79561
District: Trent Independent School DistrictNearby
Hamlin Collegiate H S 450 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
District: Hamlin Independent School DistrictNearby
Hamlin Collegiate El 405 N W 5th St
Hamlin, TX 79520
District: Hamlin Independent School DistrictNearby
East Ridge El 1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
District: Sweetwater Independent School DistrictNearby
Cornerstone Christian School 400 Elm St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Johns Episcopal School 1600 Sherman Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
District: Private SchoolNearby
Kenley School 1434 Matador St
Abilene, TX 79605
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79560


Hardin-Simmons University 2200 Hickory
Abilene, TX 79698-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Texas College Of Cosmetology-Abilene 117 Sayles Blvd.
Abilene, TX 79605
Type: Post Secondary
Mcmurry University S 14th And Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79697
Type: Post Secondary
Abilene Christian University M
Abilene, TX 79699
Type: Post Secondary
Neecee's Barber College 1813 Industrial Blvd
Abilene, TX 79602
Type: Post Secondary
Western Texas College 6200 College Ave
Snyder, TX 79549
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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