79220 ZIP Code — Afton, TX

Dickens County, Texas

ZIP code 79220 is located in Afton, Texas, within Dickens County. It covers approximately 116.44 square miles and serves a population of 212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79220

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $45,750. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 79220 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

212

population

116.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79220 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79220

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Afton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	212
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	116.44 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	33.7773
Longitude	-100.7281
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	57.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	25.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	13.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

212

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$45,750

Median household income

$22,216

Per capita income

$116,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

59.4%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	34.0%
18 and over	140	66.0%
65 and over	48	22.6%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.8%

Hispanic or Latino 25.1%

Two or more races 17%

Other race 8.1%

Group	Count	%
White	141	49.8%
Hispanic or Latino	71	25.1%
Two or more races	48	17%
Other race	23	8.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	57.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	25.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	13.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 42.0%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	42.0%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	2.9%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$45,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 41.5%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	59.4%
Renter occupied	40.6%
Vacant	42.5%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.3%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	29.2%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	26.7%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	3.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	47.8%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	42.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	84.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	6	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	5	7.2%
Households with children under 18	34	49.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	43.5%
Average household size	3.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	3.0%
Married	59.6%	78.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.6%
Divorced	7.3%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 22.1%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	37	47.4%
High school	35	44.9%
College / grad school	6	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 51.3%

Construction 25.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Public administration 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Professional & management 3.4%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	42.0%
Sales & office	9.2%
Natural resources & construction	26.9%
Production & transportation	1.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.3%
Government	30.3%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	40.3%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	47.2%
High cholesterol	44.0%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	212	100.0%
Spanish	7	3.3%
Other Indo-European	7	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	196	92.5%
Born in same state	196	92.5%
Born in different state	167	78.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	7.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	9.4%
French	10	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	4.7%
English	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79220

What city is ZIP code 79220 in?

ZIP code 79220 is primarily assigned to Afton, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79220 in?

ZIP code 79220 falls within Dickens County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79220 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 79220 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 79220 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 79220 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79220?

The median home value in ZIP code 79220 is $116,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79220?

Health data for ZIP code 79220 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79220 in?

ZIP code 79220 observes the CST timezone.