| ZIP Code | 79021 |
|---|---|
| City | Cotton Center |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hale County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 3,468 ft |
| Latitude | 33.983664 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -101.993014 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48189 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 23.3% ▼ 40% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 5 (16.7%) |
| Some College | 7 (23.3%) |
| Associates | 11 (36.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,250 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 113% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 42 |
| Vacant Units | 24 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 42 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 24 |
| Owner Occupied | 22.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
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.