US ZIP Code
79021

Cotton Center, TX

Hale County  ·  Texas

● Active
👥 55 Population ↓ 70% since 2019
💰 $111,250 Median HH Income
▲ 46% above avg ↑ 113% since 2019
🎂 41.8 Median Age ↑ 45% since 2019
🎓 23.3% College Grads
▼ 40% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code79021
CityCotton Center
StateTexas (TX)
CountyHale County
Area Code806
Elevation3,468 ft
Latitude33.983664
Longitude-101.993014
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS48189
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 45.5% (25) Female 54.6% (30) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.6%Hispanic: 45.5%Race
White54.6%
Hispanic45.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
18–24
18%
25–44
31%
45–64
31%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs ↑ 45% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.06
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate5 (16.7%)
Some College7 (23.3%)
Associates11 (36.7%)
Graduate Degree7 (23.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.7%Some College: 23.3%Associates: 36.7%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
HS Grad16.7%
Some College23.3%
Associates36.7%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 22.2%Renter: 77.8%Tenure
Owner22.2%
Renter77.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–100k
25%
$200k–300k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,250 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 113% since 2019
Total Units42
Vacant Units24
Avg HH Size3.06

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
6%
$50k–75k
6%
$75k–100k
31%
$100k–150k
31%
$150k–200k
19%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units42
Vacant24
Owner Occupied22.2%
Renter Occupied77.8%
Avg HH Size3.06
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 79021 is in Cotton Center, TX, in Hale County.
ZIP code 79021 is located in Texas (TX).
ZIP code 79021 is in Hale County, TX.
ZIP 79021 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 79021 is 55 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 79021 is $111,250 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 79021

ZIP code 79021 is located in Cotton Center, Texas, within Hale County. With a population of 55, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 79021 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,250 is above the national average.

The population of 79021 is majority White (54.55%). Residents are less-educated — 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 113% since 2019.

As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 97%.

Overall, ZIP code 79021 in Cotton Center, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, less-educated, and a middle-aged community.