79225 ZIP Code — Chillicothe, TX

Hardeman County, Texas

ZIP code 79225 is located in Chillicothe, Texas, within Hardeman County. It covers approximately 173.48 square miles and serves a population of 901 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 79225

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $62,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,659. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79225 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

901

population

173.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79225 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79225

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chillicothe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73537 Eldorado (15.3 mi) 79252 Quanah (15.6 mi) 76384 Vernon (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	901
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	173.48 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	34.2371
Longitude	-99.5460
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	940

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	50.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

901

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$69,659

Median household income

$29,466

Per capita income

$62,400

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

375

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	182	20.2%
18 and over	719	79.8%
65 and over	150	16.6%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Black or African American 9%

Two or more races 6.4%

Other race 4.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	688	69%
Hispanic or Latino	96	9.6%
Black or African American	90	9%
Two or more races	64	6.4%
Other race	47	4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	50.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$69,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.5%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,400
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	30.7%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	52.7%
3 bedrooms	33.4%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.5%
Electricity	28.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	32	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	44	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	73	23.6%
Households with children under 18	99	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	32.4%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	23.6%
Married	38.4%	50.0%
Separated	3.9%	6.8%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	14.8%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 17.7%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	16.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	14.8%
High school	86	55.5%
College / grad school	21	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Retail trade 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 2.2%

Professional & management 1.7%

Information 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.0%
Government	32.3%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	25.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	30.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	22.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	829	92.0%
Spanish	95	11.5%
Other Indo-European	95	11.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	794	88.1%
Born in same state	786	87.2%
Born in different state	685	76.0%
Foreign born	8	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	107	11.9%
Not a US citizen	26	24.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	144	16%
French	91	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	44	4.9%
English	11	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79225

What city is ZIP code 79225 in?

ZIP code 79225 is primarily assigned to Chillicothe, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79225 in?

ZIP code 79225 falls within Hardeman County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79225?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 79225 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 79225 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79225?

The median home value in ZIP code 79225 is $62,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 79225?

ZIP code 79225 has an estimated population of 901 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79225 in?

ZIP code 79225 observes the CST timezone.