79237 ZIP Code — Hedley, TX

Donley County, Texas

ZIP code 79237 is located in Hedley, Texas, within Donley County. It covers approximately 203.53 square miles and serves a population of 429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79237

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,194. 53% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79237 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

429

population

203.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79237 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79237

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hedley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79226 Clarendon (9.2 mi) 79251 Quail (15.8 mi) 79239 Lakeview (16.1 mi) 79245 Memphis (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	429
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	203.53 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	34.8734
Longitude	-100.6969
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	44.6%	47.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	38.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	12.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

429

Population

People per sq mi

59.2

Median age

$78,194

Median household income

$37,823

Per capita income

$76,300

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

289

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	48	11.2%
18 and over	381	88.8%
65 and over	158	36.8%
Median age	59.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	415	94.5%
Two or more races	12	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	10	2.3%
Asian	1	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	47.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	38.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	12.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 34.0%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	34.0%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$78,194

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.4%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 24.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,300
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	37.4%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	30.5%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.5%
Electricity	40.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Wood	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	70.7%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	23	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	30	15.7%
Households with children under 18	18	9.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	50.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	14.8%
Married	69.4%	69.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.9%
Divorced	10.0%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 39.0%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	5.7%
Elementary school	22	41.5%
High school	8	15.1%
College / grad school	20	37.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 38.2%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Public administration 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Retail trade 6.6%

Construction 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.4%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.9%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	33.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.8%
Carpool	26.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.9%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	21.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	2.7%
65 and over	15.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	41.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	414	96.5%
Spanish	3	0.7%
Other Indo-European	3	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	418	97.4%
Born in same state	418	97.4%
Born in different state	359	83.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	2.6%
Not a US citizen	8	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	101	23.5%
Italian	72	16.8%
Arab	11	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.7%
Polish	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79237

What city is ZIP code 79237 in?

ZIP code 79237 is primarily assigned to Hedley, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79237 in?

ZIP code 79237 falls within Donley County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79237 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 79237 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 79237 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 79237 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 79237 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 79237 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79237?

The median home value in ZIP code 79237 is $76,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 79237 in?

ZIP code 79237 observes the CST timezone.