79018 ZIP Code — Channing, TX

Hartley County, Texas

ZIP code 79018 is located in Channing, Texas, within Hartley County. It covers approximately 405.25 square miles and serves a population of 399 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79018

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

The gap between median ($54,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 79018 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

399

population

405.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Channing	Acceptable
Channing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79044 Hartley (4.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	399
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	205

Geography
Land area	405.25 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	35.8390
Longitude	-102.6022
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	49.6%	57.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	12.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

399

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$54,375

Median household income

$55,910

Per capita income

$93,800

Median home value

$782

Median monthly rent

58.6%

Home ownership

27.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

33.4%

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	72	18.0%
18 and over	327	82.0%
65 and over	95	23.8%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	378	93.6%
Two or more races	11	2.7%
Asian	10	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	57.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	12.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.1%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 21.7%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 10.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	21.7%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	10.8%
Median income	$54,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 43.5%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,800
Median rent / month	$782
Owner occupied	58.6%
Renter occupied	41.4%
Vacant	31.1%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	21.9%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	21.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	14.5%
3 bedrooms	68.9%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.1%
Electricity	39.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	8	5.1%
Female householder, no spouse	40	25.5%
Households with children under 18	46	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	35.0%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.5%	25.1%
Married	79.5%	55.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.4%
Divorced	6.0%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 18.8%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 26.6%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	33.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	16.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	54.8%
High school	2	3.2%
College / grad school	16	25.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Retail trade 6.5%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 4.1%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Public administration 3.5%

Professional & management 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	23.5%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 27.3%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 27.5%

Married-couple families 26.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	25.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.9%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	57.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	21.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	374	93.7%
Spanish	12	3.2%
Other Indo-European	12	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	370	92.7%
Born in same state	360	90.2%
Born in different state	280	70.2%
Foreign born	10	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	29	7.3%
Not a US citizen	29	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	21.3%
Italian	81	20.3%
Arab	27	6.8%
English	8	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	1.3%
Polish	3	0.8%
Dutch	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79018

What city is ZIP code 79018 in?

ZIP code 79018 is primarily assigned to Channing, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79018 in?

ZIP code 79018 falls within Hartley County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79018?

27% of residents in ZIP code 79018 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79018 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 79018 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79018?

The median home value in ZIP code 79018 is $93,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 79018?

ZIP code 79018 has an estimated population of 399 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79018 in?

ZIP code 79018 observes the CST timezone.