| ZIP Code | 79201 |
|---|---|
| City | Childress |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Childress County |
| Area Code | 806/940 |
| Elevation | 1,885 ft |
| Latitude | 34.404718 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -100.341146 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 18.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.5% ▼ 90% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 144 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,599 (36.1%) |
| Some College | 735 (16.6%) |
| Associates | 1,145 (25.8%) |
| Bachelors | 260 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 550 (12.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,125 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $112,500 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $934/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,006 |
| Vacant Units | 801 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,006 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 801 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 79201 is located in Childress, Texas, within Childress County. With a population of 6,817, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.9 years. Economically, 79201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,125 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79201 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $112,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $934 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 79201 is majority White (54.42%). Residents are less-educated — 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79201 stands at 0.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.
Overall, ZIP code 79201 in Childress, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,817 residents, a median household income of $60,125, and a median home value of $112,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.