79040 ZIP Code — Gruver, TX

Hansford County, Texas

ZIP code 79040 is located in Gruver, Texas, within Hansford County. It covers approximately 603.62 square miles and serves a population of 2,271 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79040

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 $167,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,933) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

2,271

population

603.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gruver	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79081 Spearman (4.5 mi) 79062 Morse (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,271
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	603.62 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	36.2860
Longitude	-101.3545
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	48.4%	48.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,271

Population

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$77,933

Median household income

$38,624

Per capita income

$167,100

Median home value

$890

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

681

Housing units

32.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

162

15–19

135

20–24

176

25–34

148

141

35–44

119

45–54

117

55–59

103

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	641	28.2%
18 and over	1,630	71.8%
65 and over	264	11.6%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.5%

Two or more races 20.3%

Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,680	63.5%
Two or more races	537	20.3%
Hispanic or Latino	374	14.1%
Other race	28	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	48.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$77,933

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 30.8%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,100
Median rent / month	$890
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	21.6%
1950–1959	19.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.7%
Electricity	32.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	399	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	139	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	123	18.3%
Households with children under 18	206	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	28.0%
Average household size	3.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	30.1%
Married	51.5%	50.4%
Separated	2.2%	3.6%
Widowed	2.0%	14.1%
Divorced	15.0%	1.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.4%

Some HS, no diploma 22.3%

HS graduate 14.4%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 26.5%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.2%
Bachelor's or higher	32.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	4.9%
Kindergarten	6	1.0%
Elementary school	269	42.8%
High school	222	35.3%
College / grad school	101	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 31.6%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Retail trade 12.0%

Public administration 5.5%

Construction 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 19.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.5%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	33.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	16.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,099	92.4%
Spanish	362	17.2%
Other Indo-European	362	17.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,697	74.7%
Born in same state	1,689	74.4%
Born in different state	1,325	58.3%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	574	25.3%
Not a US citizen	115	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	343	15.1%
Italian	99	4.4%
Arab	38	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	0.7%
Polish	12	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.5%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79040

What city is ZIP code 79040 in?

ZIP code 79040 is primarily assigned to Gruver, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79040 in?

ZIP code 79040 falls within Hansford County, Texas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79040?

The median home value in ZIP code 79040 is $167,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 79040?

ZIP code 79040 has an estimated population of 2,271 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79040?

The median household income in ZIP code 79040 is $77,933, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79040 in?

ZIP code 79040 observes the CST timezone.