78944 — Industry, TX
Plumbing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 78944 is a strongly owner-occupied area (86% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $127K and a median home value of $384K — earning a high Plumbing targeting score of 77/100. The high single-family detached share (72%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 78944
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Industry |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 720 |
| Total Households | 293 |
| Median Household Income | $127K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 251 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 86% |
| Median Home Value | $384K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 72% |
| Median Resident Age | 59 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1975 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 80% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 6% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 13% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 78944 score 77/100 for Plumbing?▾
The score of 77/100 is driven by: +10 owner-occupied 86% (x1.2); -3 293 households; +5 median income $127K. Each signal is weighted for the Plumbing vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 78944 to my Plumbing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Plumbing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 78944. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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