| ZIP Code | 79311 |
|---|---|
| City | Abernathy |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hale County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 3,398 ft |
| Latitude | 33.857882 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -101.881538 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48189 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 27 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 667 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 365 (18.3%) |
| Associates | 236 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 123 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 577 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,250 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,400 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $758/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,554 |
| Vacant Units | 166 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,554 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 166 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 79311 is located in Abernathy, Texas, within Hale County. With a population of 3,533, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 79311 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79311 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $758 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 71% since 2019.
The population of 79311 is majority White (54.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79311 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 79311 in Abernathy, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,533 residents, a median household income of $69,250, and a median home value of $150,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.