79052 ZIP Code — Kress, TX

Swisher County, Texas

ZIP code 79052 is located in Kress, Texas, within Swisher County. It covers approximately 234.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79052

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $57,646. 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,157

population

234.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kress	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79088 Tulia (8.2 mi) 79042 Happy (18.4 mi) 79072 Plainview (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,157
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	437

Geography
Land area	234.05 sq mi
Water area	2.18 sq mi
Latitude	34.4234
Longitude	-101.7349
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.0%	68.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	21.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	9.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,157

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$57,646

Median household income

$21,742

Per capita income

$104,400

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

455

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

104

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	272	23.5%
18 and over	885	76.5%
65 and over	174	15.0%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62%

Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

Other race 9.4%

Two or more races 8.4%

Black or African American 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	861	62%
Hispanic or Latino	232	16.7%
Other race	131	9.4%
Two or more races	116	8.4%
Black or African American	49	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.0%	68.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	21.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	9.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 32.3%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	32.3%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$57,646

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,400
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	37.5%
1950–1959	20.5%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	33.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	45.0%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.4%
Electricity	44.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	241	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	39	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	104	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	89	18.8%
Households with children under 18	131	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	31.9%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.2%	20.5%
Married	44.4%	51.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.3%
Divorced	10.3%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	158	63.2%
High school	44	17.6%
College / grad school	34	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.3%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Retail trade 7.0%

Construction 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 3.8%

Professional & management 3.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	28.0%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.8%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	26.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 17.4%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.4%
Retirement income	8.2%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	32.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	24.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,082	93.5%
Spanish	127	11.7%
Other Indo-European	127	11.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	988	85.4%
Born in same state	988	85.4%
Born in different state	828	71.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	169	14.6%
Not a US citizen	62	36.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	113	9.8%
Arab	48	4.1%
English	31	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	1.8%
Polish	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79052

What city is ZIP code 79052 in?

ZIP code 79052 is primarily assigned to Kress, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79052 in?

ZIP code 79052 falls within Swisher County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79052?

19% of residents in ZIP code 79052 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79052?

The median home value in ZIP code 79052 is $104,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 79052?

ZIP code 79052 has an estimated population of 1,157 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79052?

The median household income in ZIP code 79052 is $57,646, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79052 in?

ZIP code 79052 observes the CST timezone.