| ZIP Code | 79220 |
|---|---|
| City | Afton |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Dickens County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 2,432 ft |
| Latitude | 33.766958 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -100.764319 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.30 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 68% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (7.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 32 (25.2%) |
| Some College | 24 (18.9%) |
| Associates | 16 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 9 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 36 (28.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,431 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,800 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 109% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 109 |
| Vacant Units | 42 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 109 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 42 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
ZIP code 79220 is located in Afton, Texas, within Dickens County. With a population of 221, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.7 years. Economically, 79220 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,431 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79220 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $118,800 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 62.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 109% since 2019.
The population of 79220 is majority Hispanic (55.20%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79220 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 79220 in Afton, TX is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 221 residents, a median household income of $47,431, and a median home value of $118,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.