79043 ZIP Code — Hart, TX

Castro County, Texas

ZIP code 79043 is located in Hart, Texas, within Castro County. It covers approximately 166.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,634 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79043

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 $54,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $53,018. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 79043 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

1,634
population
166.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79043 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79043

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City Status
Hart Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79063 Nazareth (11.1 mi) 79027 Dimmitt (12.5 mi) 79082 Springlake (15.5 mi) 79064 Olton (15.5 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,634
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 069
Geography
Land area 166.26 sq mi
Water area 0.85 sq mi
Latitude 34.3925
Longitude -102.1213
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 66.2% 52.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 28.3% 31.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 3.1% 13.0% 22.6%
Over $200k 2.4% 3.1% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,634
Population
10
People per sq mi
32.6
Median age
$53,018
Median household income
$21,352
Per capita income
$54,700
Median home value
$1,024
Median monthly rent
56.3%
Home ownership
18.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
398
Housing units
6.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
91
Under 5
85
100
5–9
92
46
10–14
42
61
15–19
57
37
20–24
34
111
25–34
104
153
35–44
142
74
45–54
69
47
55–59
43
41
60–64
39
53
65–74
50
32
75–84
29
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1850831.1%
18 and over1,12668.9%
65 and over16610.2%
Median age32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or more races 23.2%
Other race 2.8%
Black or African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,01847.8%
Hispanic or Latino49423.2%
Two or more races49423.2%
Other race592.8%
Black or African American522.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native110.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 66.2% 52.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 28.3% 31.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 3.1% 13.0% 22.6%
Over $200k 2.4% 3.1% 7.8%
Under $10k 5.5%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 6.5%
$25k–$35k 11.0%
$35k–$50k 13.9%
$50k–$75k 37.8%
$75k–$100k 11.2%
$100k–$150k 3.4%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.5%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k6.5%
$25k–$35k11.0%
$35k–$50k13.9%
$50k–$75k37.8%
$75k–$100k11.2%
$100k–$150k3.4%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$53,018

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.9%
$50k–$100k 37.8%
$100k–$150k 11.5%
$150k–$200k 0.7%
$200k–$300k 3.4%
$300k–$500k 5.1%
$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$54,700
Median rent / month$1,024
Owner occupied56.3%
Renter occupied43.7%
Vacant16.2%
Single-family detached78.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes20.7%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)3.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.5%
2000–20096.1%
1990–199911.6%
1980–19894.8%
1970–197917.7%
1960–196919.1%
1950–195926.3%
1940–19496.7%
1939 or earlier5.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom7.5%
2 bedrooms22.8%
3 bedrooms52.2%
4 bedrooms17.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.3%
1 vehicle19.8%
2 vehicles49.2%
3 or more25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas50.4%
Electricity40.7%
Propane / LP gas3.4%
Fuel oil5.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family32561.8%
Cohabiting couple458.6%
Male householder, no spouse5410.3%
Female householder, no spouse10219.4%
Households with children under 1825748.9%
Households with seniors (65+)12123.0%
Average household size3.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.1%40.1%
Married59.5%42.5%
Separated3.7%2.9%
Widowed2.5%9.0%
Divorced8.2%5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 28.4%
Some HS, no diploma 8.3%
HS graduate 33.9%
Some college, no degree 16.6%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 6.1%
Graduate / professional 0.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher63.3%
Bachelor's or higher6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5112.3%
Kindergarten419.9%
Elementary school22754.8%
High school358.5%
College / grad school6014.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 34.8%
Education & healthcare 15.9%
Transportation & utilities 13.2%
Retail trade 9.0%
Manufacturing 8.2%
Construction 5.6%
Professional & management 4.3%
Other services 3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%
Public administration 2.7%
Wholesale trade 0.4%
Finance & real estate 0.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts16.2%
Service16.3%
Sales & office13.0%
Natural resources & construction34.8%
Production & transportation19.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.5%
Government20.6%
Self-employed0.9%
Unpaid family workers1.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.3%
Carpool18.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.1%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)17.6

Poverty

All people 18.8%
Under 18 years 24.0%
18 and over 16.5%
Married-couple families 6.5%
Female-led households 36.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security22.8%
Retirement income9.3%
Supplemental Security4.9%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP16.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.2%
High blood pressure36.9%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes16.2%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis23.6%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer5.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking16.4%
No physical activity34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.1%
Depression20.6%
Fair or poor health25.5%
Poor mental health15.7%
Poor physical health14.4%
No health insurance41.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.4%
Visited dentist44.0%
Cholesterol screening86.7%
Teeth loss19.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans484.3%
Disability%
Any disability5.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years3.0%
65 and over38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance34.1%
Public insurance30.8%
No insurance39.8%
Uninsured under 1922.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,45889.2%
Spanish35624.4%
Other Indo-European35624.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,21174.1%
Born in same state1,20773.9%
Born in different state1,04063.6%
Foreign born40.2%
Naturalized citizen42325.9%
Not a US citizen15937.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab774.7%
French171%
AncestryCount%
Italian30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.2%
Internet access88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79043

What city is ZIP code 79043 in?

ZIP code 79043 is primarily assigned to Hart, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79043 in?

ZIP code 79043 falls within Castro County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79043 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 79043 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79043?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79043?

Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 79043 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79043?

19% of residents in ZIP code 79043 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 79043 in?

ZIP code 79043 observes the CST timezone.

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