79322 ZIP Code — Crosbyton, TX

Crosby County, Texas

ZIP code 79322 is located in Crosbyton, Texas, within Crosby County. It covers approximately 260.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79322

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 $68,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($49,432) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 21 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 diabetes (19%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 79322 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,877

population

260.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79322 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79322

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79322. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crosbyton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79357 Ralls (8.4 mi) 79343 Lorenzo (16.5 mi) 79243 Mcadoo (17 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,877
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	260.42 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.6153
Longitude	-101.1873
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	58.2%	55.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	10.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,877

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$49,432

Median household income

$40,679

Per capita income

$68,400

Median home value

$513

Median monthly rent

66.1%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

598

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

110

107

35–44

107

45–54

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

104

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	471	25.1%
18 and over	1,406	74.9%
65 and over	340	18.1%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.2%

Hispanic or Latino 19.8%

Other race 14%

Two or more races 10%

Black or African American 2.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,246	53.2%
Hispanic or Latino	463	19.8%
Other race	327	14%
Two or more races	235	10%
Black or African American	48	2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	19	0.8%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	55.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	10.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 12.9%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$49,432

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.4%

$50k–$100k 37.1%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,400
Median rent / month	$513
Owner occupied	66.1%
Renter occupied	33.9%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	22.3%
1950–1959	18.9%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	54.5%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.6%
Electricity	47.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	328	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	128	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	223	31.6%
Households with children under 18	269	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	244	34.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	23.4%
Married	58.1%	45.3%
Separated	2.9%	6.8%
Widowed	0.6%	13.5%
Divorced	9.7%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	7.8%
Kindergarten	25	5.9%
Elementary school	194	45.9%
High school	71	16.8%
College / grad school	100	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Public administration 13.3%

Construction 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 7.7%

Other services 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Professional & management 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.1%
Government	39.0%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 34.1%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	18.8%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	28.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	37.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	43.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	25.1%
65 and over	47.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,739	92.6%
Spanish	189	10.9%
Other Indo-European	170	9.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,770	94.3%
Born in same state	1,731	92.2%
Born in different state	1,526	81.3%
Foreign born	39	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	107	5.7%
Not a US citizen	30	28.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	98	5.2%
Italian	63	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49	2.6%
Arab	47	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79322

What city is ZIP code 79322 in?

ZIP code 79322 is primarily assigned to Crosbyton, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79322 in?

ZIP code 79322 falls within Crosby County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79322?

26% of residents in ZIP code 79322 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79322?

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 79322 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 79322 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79322?

The median home value in ZIP code 79322 is $68,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 79322 in?

ZIP code 79322 observes the CST timezone.