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Foard County
Crowell, TX
79227
79227 ZIP Code — Crowell, TX
Foard County, Texas
ZIP code 79227 is located in
Crowell ,
Texas ,
within Foard County .
It covers approximately 777.80 square miles and serves a population of
1,125 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 940 .
About ZIP code 79227
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 $63,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $42,237. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 79227 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,125
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
155
Geography
Land area
777.80 sq mi
Water area
6.48 sq mi
Latitude
33.9878
Longitude
-99.7615
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
940
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.2%
60.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.2%
27.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
8.1%
8.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.4%
4.4%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$42,237
Median household income
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 224 19.9% 18 and over 901 80.1% 65 and over 341 30.3% Median age 51.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 831 69.4% Two or more races 244 20.4% Hispanic or Latino 73 6.1% Other race 40 3.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.4% Black or African American 3 0.3% Asian 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.2%
60.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.2%
27.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
8.1%
8.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.4%
4.4%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.7% $10k–$15k 4.1% $15k–$25k 9.6% $25k–$35k 13.1% $35k–$50k 17.3% $50k–$75k 16.5% $75k–$100k 5.7% $100k–$150k 15.7% $150k–$200k 2.4% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $42,237
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $63,000 Median rent / month $537 Owner occupied 67.8% Renter occupied 32.2% Vacant 30.0% Single-family detached 80.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.1% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.01
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 6.1% 1990–1999 5.3% 1980–1989 2.6% 1970–1979 13.9% 1960–1969 22.7% 1950–1959 12.6% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 30.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 11.1% 2 bedrooms 33.4% 3 bedrooms 45.6% 4 bedrooms 9.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.1% 1 vehicle 41.0% 2 vehicles 38.0% 3 or more 15.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 43.3% Electricity 46.1% Propane / LP gas 10.4% Wood 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 209 42.7% Cohabiting couple 6 1.2% Male householder, no spouse 136 27.8% Female householder, no spouse 139 28.4% Households with children under 18 95 19.4% Households with seniors (65+) 229 46.7% Average household size 2.21
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.9% 44.5% Married 48.1% 39.4% Separated 8.3% 0.3% Widowed 7.8% 11.0% Divorced 11.8% 4.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.8%
Some college, no degree
29.3%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.6% Bachelor's or higher 15.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 5.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 43 18.1% High school 167 70.5% College / grad school 14 5.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.1%
Agriculture & mining
25.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 48.7% Service 18.6% Sales & office 10.5% Natural resources & construction 13.4% Production & transportation 8.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 46.1% Government 34.9% Self-employed 18.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 65.5% Carpool 26.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.9% Work from home 6.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 12.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
76.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.9% Retirement income 17.8% Supplemental Security 1.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 11.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 41.9% High cholesterol 41.5% Diabetes 14.6% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 30.8% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.0% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.3% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 20.9% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 14.1% No health insurance 24.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.0% Visited dentist 52.5% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 17.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 20.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.0% 65 and over 42.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.2% Public insurance 49.7% No insurance 11.5% Uninsured under 19 7.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,081 96.1% Spanish 18 1.7% Other Indo-European 17 1.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 1 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,115 99.1% Born in same state 1,115 99.1% Born in different state 969 86.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 0.9% Not a US citizen 9 90.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 136 12.1% Italian 90 8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 83 7.4% English 4 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.6% Internet access 88.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79227
What city is ZIP code 79227 in?
ZIP code 79227 is primarily assigned to Crowell, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79227 in?
ZIP code 79227 falls within Foard County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79227 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 79227 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79227?
21% of residents in ZIP code 79227 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79227 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 79227 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79227?
The median home value in ZIP code 79227 is $63,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79227 in?
ZIP code 79227 observes the CST timezone.
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