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Carson County
Groom, TX
79039
79039 ZIP Code — Groom, TX
Carson County, Texas
ZIP code 79039 is located in
Groom ,
Texas ,
within Carson County .
It covers approximately 227.47 square miles and serves a population of
695 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79039
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 $124,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($52,269) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 79039 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Groom
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
695
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
227.47 sq mi
Water area
0.48 sq mi
Latitude
35.2529
Longitude
-101.2544
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.4%
31.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
24.1%
33.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
30.7%
31.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.9%
4.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$52,269
Median household income
$124,300
Median home value
$1,057
Median monthly rent
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 208 29.9% 18 and over 487 70.1% 65 and over 134 19.3% Median age 38.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 683 97% Hispanic or Latino 9 1.3% Two or more races 7 1% Other race 5 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.4%
31.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
24.1%
33.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
30.7%
31.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.9%
4.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.5% $10k–$15k 7.0% $15k–$25k 10.5% $25k–$35k 13.9% $35k–$50k 5.6% $50k–$75k 11.5% $75k–$100k 10.5% $100k–$150k 22.0% $150k–$200k 5.9% $200k+ 8.7% Median income $52,269
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $124,300 Median rent / month $1,057 Owner occupied 79.8% Renter occupied 20.2% Vacant 22.8% Single-family detached 91.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.6% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 3.5% 1990–1999 5.6% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 11.3% 1960–1969 27.2% 1950–1959 5.9% 1940–1949 13.2% 1939 or earlier 23.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 18.5% 3 bedrooms 55.6% 4 bedrooms 16.7% 5+ bedrooms 6.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 41.8% 2 vehicles 29.3% 3 or more 28.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 76.7% Electricity 20.9% Propane / LP gas 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 150 52.3% Cohabiting couple 6 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 51 17.8% Female householder, no spouse 80 27.9% Households with children under 18 96 33.4% Households with seniors (65+) 113 39.4% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 12.1% 19.4% Married 68.8% 55.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.5% 15.0% Divorced 12.6% 10.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.8% Bachelor's or higher 18.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 6.5% Kindergarten 9 5.3% Elementary school 100 58.8% High school 33 19.4% College / grad school 17 10.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
23.3%
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Finance & real estate
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Professional & management
1.9%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.4% Service 9.1% Sales & office 23.0% Natural resources & construction 5.5% Production & transportation 20.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.3% Government 13.3% Self-employed 20.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.3% Carpool 2.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.3% Work from home 6.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
42.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.9% Retirement income 15.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.6% High blood pressure 39.8% High cholesterol 42.3% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.5% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.0% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 23.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 16.4% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 20.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.4% Visited dentist 59.4% Cholesterol screening 91.6% Teeth loss 13.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 8 1.6%
Disability % Any disability 8.8% Under 18 4.3% 18–64 years 4.2% 65 and over 27.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.0% Public insurance 30.8% No insurance 12.4% Uninsured under 19 4.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 632 90.9% Spanish 5 0.8% Other Indo-European 5 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 692 99.6% Born in same state 692 99.6% Born in different state 558 80.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.4% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 66 9.5% Italian 47 6.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 19 2.7% Polish 12 1.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.3% Internet access 90.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79039
What city is ZIP code 79039 in?
ZIP code 79039 is primarily assigned to Groom, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79039 in?
ZIP code 79039 falls within Carson County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79039 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 79039 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79039?
The median home value in ZIP code 79039 is $124,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 79039?
ZIP code 79039 has an estimated population of 695 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79039?
The median household income in ZIP code 79039 is $52,269, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79039 in?
ZIP code 79039 observes the CST timezone.
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