79508 ZIP Code — Buffalo Gap, TX

Taylor County, Texas

ZIP code 79508 is located in Buffalo Gap, Texas, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 9.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,041 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79508

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,583. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79508 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,041

population

9.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79508 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79508

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79508. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo Gap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79606 Abilene (4.2 mi) 79603 Abilene (7.6 mi) 79562 Tuscola (7.6 mi) 79541 Ovalo (8.4 mi) 79607 Dyess Afb (9.3 mi) 79563 Tye (9.7 mi) 79605 Abilene (10 mi) 79602 Abilene (11 mi) 79697 Abilene (11.3 mi) 79530 Lawn (12.2 mi) 79698 Abilene (14.6 mi) 79536 Merkel (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,041
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	441

Geography
Land area	9.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.2858
Longitude	-99.8426
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,041

Population

108

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$74,583

Median household income

$34,758

Per capita income

$165,000

Median home value

$1,091

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

442

Housing units

25.2%

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	199	19.1%
18 and over	842	80.9%
65 and over	240	23.1%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Black or African American 1.8%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,005	95.6%
Black or African American	19	1.8%
Two or more races	15	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$74,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 21.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,000
Median rent / month	$1,091
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	11.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.3%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	47.1%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	75.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	43.4%
Cohabiting couple	33	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	89	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	124	28.5%
Households with children under 18	98	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	43.4%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	37.9%
Married	44.4%	38.9%
Separated	2.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	5.2%
Divorced	32.1%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	2.0%
Elementary school	86	43.7%
High school	97	49.2%
College / grad school	10	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.5%

Retail trade 14.2%

Finance & real estate 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Public administration 8.9%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Professional & management 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	16.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 29.1%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	25.4%
Uninsured under 19	25.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,021	98.1%
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)	1,039	99.8%
Born in same state	1,039	99.8%
Born in different state	708	68.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	115	11%
French	52	5%
Arab	19	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1.5%
German	3	0.3%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79508

What city is ZIP code 79508 in?

ZIP code 79508 is primarily assigned to Buffalo Gap, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79508 in?

ZIP code 79508 falls within Taylor County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79508 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 79508 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 79508 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 79508 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79508?

The median home value in ZIP code 79508 is $165,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 79508?

ZIP code 79508 has an estimated population of 1,041 residents, with a density of 108 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79508 in?

ZIP code 79508 observes the CST timezone.