Merkel, Texas · ZIP 79536
Merkel — ZIP 79536
Overall Score
Good
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
100/100
Excellent
Property Value
62/100
Fair
Real Estate Snapshot
Median Price
$193K
Median Rent
—
Days on Market
—
Sale-to-List
—
Median Home Price — 24 Months
Median Rent — 24 Months
Crime Overview
Monthly Incidents — -Infinity
Year-over-Year
Nearby Schools
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERKEL EL | PK–05 | — | — | — |
| MERKEL H S | 09–12 | — | — | — |
| MERKEL MIDDLE | 06–08 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
Demographics
Population
6,080
Median Income
—
Homeownership
—
Median Age
—
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 79536 in Merkel has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Merkel city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 79536 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.