79041 ZIP Code — Hale Center, TX

Hale County, Texas

ZIP code 79041 is located in Hale Center, Texas, within Hale County. It covers approximately 282.57 square miles and serves a population of 2,612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79041

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,331. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,612

population

282.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79041 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79041

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hale Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79072 Plainview (8.3 mi) 79311 Abernathy (11.2 mi) 79064 Olton (17 mi) 79250 Petersburg (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,612
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	282.57 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	34.0795
Longitude	-101.9271
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	57.5%	52.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	32.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	13.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,612

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$55,331

Median household income

$29,808

Per capita income

$98,400

Median home value

$629

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,086

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

112

10–14

112

15–19

20–24

25–34

142

35–44

123

165

45–54

144

111

55–59

221

60–64

192

141

65–74

123

107

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	505	19.3%
18 and over	2,107	80.7%
65 and over	526	20.1%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.3%

Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

Two or more races 14.7%

Other race 10.3%

Black or African American 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,579	47.3%
Hispanic or Latino	725	21.7%
Two or more races	489	14.7%
Other race	343	10.3%
Black or African American	154	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	1.3%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	52.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	32.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	13.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$55,331

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,400
Median rent / month	$629
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	34.8%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	64.7%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.6%
Electricity	26.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	2.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	555	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	25	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	206	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	235	23.0%
Households with children under 18	247	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	415	40.6%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	20.4%
Married	46.5%	58.5%
Separated	0.7%	2.7%
Widowed	6.1%	9.0%
Divorced	14.0%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	4.3%
Kindergarten	8	1.5%
Elementary school	300	56.6%
High school	169	31.9%
College / grad school	30	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Retail trade 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Professional & management 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Construction 2.9%

Other services 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	16.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 32.3%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	37.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	21.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,529	96.8%
Spanish	253	10.0%
Other Indo-European	253	10.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,328	89.1%
Born in same state	2,223	85.1%
Born in different state	1,956	74.9%
Foreign born	105	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	284	10.9%
Not a US citizen	149	52.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	128	4.9%
French	75	2.9%
Arab	44	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	20	0.8%
English	5	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79041

What city is ZIP code 79041 in?

ZIP code 79041 is primarily assigned to Hale Center, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79041 in?

ZIP code 79041 falls within Hale County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79041?

11% 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 79041 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 79041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 79041 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 79041 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79041?

16% of residents in ZIP code 79041 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 79041 in?

ZIP code 79041 observes the CST timezone.