Carson County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
5,746
population (2021)
-7.1%
pop change since 2010
48065
FIPS code
Carson County ZIP code map
About Carson County
Carson County is located in Texas and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,746 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.1% from 6,182 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Carson County is 48065.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,746 |
| 2010 population | 6,182 |
| Change | -7.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48065 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Carson County
ZIP codes for Carson County, TX (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79039 | Groom | Carson | View map |
| 79068 | Panhandle | Carson | View map |
| 79080 | Skellytown | Carson | View map |
| 79097 | White Deer | Carson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,027
Population
41.5
Median age
$85,973
Median household income
$41,994
Per capita income
$144,800
Median home value
$941
Median monthly rent
81.8%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
2,014
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
159
Under 5
153
121
5–9
117
171
10–14
165
222
15–19
215
157
20–24
151
255
25–34
246
328
35–44
316
271
45–54
262
124
55–59
120
202
60–64
195
293
65–74
284
164
75–84
159
90
85+
87
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,146 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 3,881 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,077 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
2.7%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,601 | 87.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 240 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 141 | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 62 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
6.9%
$50k–$75k
11.4%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
11.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 11.8% |
| Median income | $85,973 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.1%
$50k–$100k
25.0%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
18.2%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,800 |
| Median rent / month | $941 |
| Owner occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter occupied | 18.2% |
| Vacant | 19.4% |
| Single-family detached | 92.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 27.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.6% |
| Electricity | 27.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,088 | 54.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 72 | 2.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 446 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 370 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 467 | 27.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 725 | 36.0% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.0% | 22.1% |
| Married | 58.0% | 56.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
33.5%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 31 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 514 | 52.6% |
| High school | 364 | 30.2% |
| College / grad school | 114 | 9.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Agriculture & mining
13.9%
Retail trade
12.0%
Construction
9.9%
Public administration
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Professional & management
3.5%
Other services
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.4% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.5% |
| Government | 20.6% |
| Self-employed | 11.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.9% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
10.1%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
20.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 16.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.5% |
| High cholesterol | 38.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 19.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 384 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.4% |
| 18–64 years | 4.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 24.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,715 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 47 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 45 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,924 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 4,924 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 3,797 | 77.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 103 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 89 | 62.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 522 | 10.4% |
| French | 396 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 126 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 20 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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