79226 ZIP Code — Clarendon, TX

Donley County, Texas

ZIP code 79226 is located in Clarendon, Texas, within Donley County. It covers approximately 816.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79226

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 $103,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $49,318. 44% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

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

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79226 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,713

population

816.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79226 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79226

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarendon	Acceptable
Clarendon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79237 Hedley (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,713
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	816.44 sq mi
Water area	6.37 sq mi
Latitude	34.9657
Longitude	-100.8148
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	49.3%	47.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	38.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,713

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$49,318

Median household income

$24,201

Per capita income

$103,400

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

69.0%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,325

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

184

15–19

172

20–24

106

25–34

157

35–44

147

134

45–54

126

55–59

106

60–64

200

65–74

186

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	528	19.5%
18 and over	2,185	80.5%
65 and over	611	22.5%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Black or African American 7.9%

Asian 2.8%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,345	85.3%
Black or African American	217	7.9%
Asian	76	2.8%
Two or more races	70	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	47.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	38.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$49,318

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.8%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,400
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	69.0%
Renter occupied	31.0%
Vacant	38.3%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.7%
Electricity	30.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Fuel oil	11.8%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	468	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	27	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	219	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	298	29.4%
Households with children under 18	198	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	398	39.3%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	29.9%
Married	42.5%	43.5%
Separated	1.5%	3.7%
Widowed	4.6%	12.8%
Divorced	9.2%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	4.7%
Kindergarten	13	1.6%
Elementary school	281	35.0%
High school	118	14.7%
College / grad school	353	44.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Agriculture & mining 16.4%

Retail trade 11.8%

Construction 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Professional & management 7.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 3.7%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Manufacturing 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	23.3%
Production & transportation	4.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.2%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	16.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 7.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,580	95.1%
Spanish	43	1.7%
Other Indo-European	43	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,613	96.3%
Born in same state	2,609	96.2%
Born in different state	2,101	77.4%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	100	3.7%
Not a US citizen	25	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	379	14%
French	230	8.5%
English	110	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	2.6%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79226

What city is ZIP code 79226 in?

ZIP code 79226 is primarily assigned to Clarendon, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79226 in?

ZIP code 79226 falls within Donley County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79226?

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 79226 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 79226 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79226?

The median home value in ZIP code 79226 is $103,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 79226?

ZIP code 79226 has an estimated population of 2,713 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79226 in?

ZIP code 79226 observes the CST timezone.