79046 ZIP Code — Higgins, TX

Lipscomb County, Texas

ZIP code 79046 is located in Higgins, Texas, within Lipscomb County. It covers approximately 180.26 square miles and serves a population of 588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79046

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 $110,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,875. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 79046 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

588

population

180.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Higgins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79056 Lipscomb (4.2 mi) 79034 Follett (15.1 mi) 79005 Booker (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	588
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	295

Geography
Land area	180.26 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.1618
Longitude	-100.2736
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	38.4%	37.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	37.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	20.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	9.0%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

588

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$91,875

Median household income

$40,590

Per capita income

$110,300

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

14.0%

Unemployment

292

Housing units

28.8%

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	197	33.5%
18 and over	391	66.5%
65 and over	153	26.0%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Other race 5.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	479	76%
Two or more races	50	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	42	6.7%
Other race	34	5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	37.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	37.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	20.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	9.0%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 35.0%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	35.0%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$91,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 42.3%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,300
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	31.1%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	30.5%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.3%
Electricity	22.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	19	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	56	25.8%
Households with children under 18	91	41.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	45.6%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	21.1%
Married	68.6%	57.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	0.5%	15.4%
Divorced	14.6%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.7%
Kindergarten	11	8.1%
Elementary school	70	51.9%
High school	47	34.8%
College / grad school	6	4.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Transportation & utilities 23.9%

Public administration 15.7%

Agriculture & mining 13.7%

Construction 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Retail trade 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.2%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	6.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.7%
Government	40.6%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	23.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	27.3%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	22.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	565	96.1%
Spanish	17	3.0%
Other Indo-European	17	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	565	96.1%
Born in same state	549	93.4%
Born in different state	247	42.0%
Foreign born	16	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	23	3.9%
Not a US citizen	8	34.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	101	17.2%
Italian	34	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	31	5.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79046

What city is ZIP code 79046 in?

ZIP code 79046 is primarily assigned to Higgins, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79046 in?

ZIP code 79046 falls within Lipscomb County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79046 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 79046 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 79046 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 79046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79046 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 79046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79046?

18% of residents in ZIP code 79046 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 79046 in?

ZIP code 79046 observes the CST timezone.