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Swisher County
Happy, TX
79042
79042 ZIP Code — Happy, TX
Swisher County, Texas
ZIP code 79042 is located in
Happy ,
Texas ,
within Swisher County .
It covers approximately 442.43 square miles and serves a population of
1,103 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79042
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 $100,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($56,607) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 79042 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Happy
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,103
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
437
Geography
Land area
442.43 sq mi
Water area
2.57 sq mi
Latitude
34.6898
Longitude
-101.7350
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.6%
68.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
21.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
10.7%
9.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.4%
1.5%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$56,607
Median household income
$100,000
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 351 31.8% 18 and over 752 68.2% 65 and over 188 17.0% Median age 30.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,047 91.8% Two or more races 50 4.4% Hispanic or Latino 38 3.3% Black or African American 2 0.2% Asian 2 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.6%
68.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
21.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
10.7%
9.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.4%
1.5%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.5% $10k–$15k 3.6% $15k–$25k 7.6% $25k–$35k 9.0% $35k–$50k 18.1% $50k–$75k 16.9% $75k–$100k 11.2% $100k–$150k 15.7% $150k–$200k 5.9% $200k+ 6.7% Median income $56,607
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $100,000 Median rent / month $969 Owner occupied 75.1% Renter occupied 24.9% Vacant 27.2% Single-family detached 82.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.1% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 6.9% 2000–2009 10.9% 1990–1999 3.1% 1980–1989 5.4% 1970–1979 8.0% 1960–1969 14.9% 1950–1959 15.2% 1940–1949 10.2% 1939 or earlier 24.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 0.7% 2 bedrooms 13.0% 3 bedrooms 72.3% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.9% 1 vehicle 21.1% 2 vehicles 45.4% 3 or more 30.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 39.9% Electricity 37.3% Propane / LP gas 12.4% Fuel oil 4.8% Wood 0.2% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 211 50.1% Cohabiting couple 11 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 94 22.3% Female householder, no spouse 105 24.9% Households with children under 18 139 33.0% Households with seniors (65+) 145 34.4% Average household size 2.62
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.1% 18.4% Married 53.6% 52.4% Separated 9.9% 0.0% Widowed 2.7% 14.3% Divorced 7.7% 15.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.8% Bachelor's or higher 32.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 3.1% Kindergarten 32 9.8% Elementary school 218 67.1% High school 47 14.5% College / grad school 18 5.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.8%
Agriculture & mining
20.7%
Professional & management
9.7%
Public administration
3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.6% Service 13.7% Sales & office 15.2% Natural resources & construction 20.7% Production & transportation 9.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 53.7% Government 34.2% Self-employed 12.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.2% Carpool 11.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.3% Work from home 15.2% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 24.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.7%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.9% Retirement income 20.0% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.8% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 38.8% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 25.8% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.5% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 23.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 14.4% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 22.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.0% Visited dentist 59.3% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 13.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 50 6.6%
Disability % Any disability 8.8% Under 18 1.1% 18–64 years 8.5% 65 and over 23.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.6% Public insurance 28.4% No insurance 13.3% Uninsured under 19 11.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,055 95.6% Spanish 24 2.3% Other Indo-European 22 2.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 2 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,007 91.3% Born in same state 995 90.2% Born in different state 878 79.6% Foreign born 12 1.1% Naturalized citizen 96 8.7% Not a US citizen 23 24.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 135 12.2% Italian 118 10.7% French 116 10.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 4 0.4% English 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.2% Internet access 95.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79042
What city is ZIP code 79042 in?
ZIP code 79042 is primarily assigned to Happy, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79042 in?
ZIP code 79042 falls within Randall County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79042 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 79042 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79042?
The median home value in ZIP code 79042 is $100,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 79042?
ZIP code 79042 has an estimated population of 1,103 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79042?
The median household income in ZIP code 79042 is $56,607, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79042 in?
ZIP code 79042 observes the CST timezone.
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