79011 ZIP Code — Briscoe, TX

Wheeler County, Texas

ZIP code 79011 is located in Briscoe, Texas, within Wheeler County. It covers approximately 135.89 square miles and serves a population of 214 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79011

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $80,125. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 79011 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

214

population

135.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79011 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79011

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79011. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Briscoe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79096 Wheeler (10.5 mi) 79061 Mobeetie (13.8 mi) 79079 Shamrock (17.1 mi) 73660 Reydon (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	214
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	483

Geography
Land area	135.89 sq mi
Water area	0.76 sq mi
Latitude	35.5248
Longitude	-100.1702
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	48.6%	52.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	28.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	15.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

214

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$80,125

Median household income

$38,401

Per capita income

$231,300

Median home value

$970

Median monthly rent

69.4%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

16.0%

Unemployment

112

Housing units

29.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	33	15.4%
18 and over	181	84.6%
65 and over	84	39.3%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Two or more races 5.3%

Other race 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	196	86%
Hispanic or Latino	14	6.1%
Two or more races	12	5.3%
Other race	6	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	52.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	28.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	15.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	24.7%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$80,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 37.3%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,300
Median rent / month	$970
Owner occupied	69.4%
Renter occupied	30.6%
Vacant	38.4%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	7.2%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	26.8%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	20.3%
2 bedrooms	13.8%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	51.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.6%
Electricity	42.4%
Propane / LP gas	16.5%
Wood	4.7%
Solar	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	69.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	19	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	7	8.2%
Households with children under 18	13	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	57.6%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	1.6%
Married	60.8%	88.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.7%	9.5%
Divorced	6.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	63.0%
High school	2	4.3%
College / grad school	15	32.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 51.7%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 15.7%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Professional & management 2.2%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.1%
Service	1.1%
Sales & office	3.4%
Natural resources & construction	27.0%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.9%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	28.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 57.6%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	43.2%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	212	99.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	200	93.5%
Born in same state	198	92.5%
Born in different state	154	72.0%
Foreign born	2	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	14	6.5%
Not a US citizen	4	28.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	11.7%
Arab	7	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79011

What city is ZIP code 79011 in?

ZIP code 79011 is primarily assigned to Briscoe, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79011 in?

ZIP code 79011 falls within Hemphill County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79011 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 79011 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79011?

22% of residents in ZIP code 79011 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79011 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 79011 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 79011?

ZIP code 79011 has an estimated population of 214 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79011 in?

ZIP code 79011 observes the CST timezone.