| ZIP Code | 79556 |
| ZIP Code Name | Sweetwater |
| Primary County | Fisher County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 12,687 |
| Area Code(s) | 325 |
| Current Time | CDT |
79556 is a United States ZIP Code located in Sweetwater Texas. Portions of 79556 are also in . 79556 is primarily within Fisher County with some portions in Nolan County. 79556 is within the Abilene Area.
79556 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 79556 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79556 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79556 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79556 is 3.7%.
| Population | 12,687 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.77% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,897 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $42,403 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $53,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.80% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 53.53% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,049 | 63.8% |
| Black | 708 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,881 | 30.99% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 749 | 37.19% |
| Black | 129 | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 1,115 | 55.36% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 646 | 9.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 799 | 12.28% |
| High School Diploma | 2,278 | 35.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 80 | 1.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 497 | 7.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,189 | 18.28% |
| Associates Degree | 703 | 10.81% |
| Masters Degree | 188 | 2.89% |
| Professional Degree | 54 | 0.83% |
| Doctorate Degree | 60 | 0.92% |
| Coordinates | 32.50900650,-100.38555145 |
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| Region | Abilene Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Sweetwater, TX |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 462 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 27h - Red Prairie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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