79240 ZIP Code — Lelia Lake, TX

Donley County, Texas

ZIP code 79240 is located in Lelia Lake, Texas, within Donley County. It covers approximately 8.59 square miles and serves a population of 249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79240

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $125,625. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79240 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

249

population

8.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79240

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City	Status
Lelia Lake	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	249
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	8.59 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	34.8814
Longitude	-100.6584
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	0.0%	47.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	68.2%	38.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	12.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

249

Population

People per sq mi

21.8

Median age

$125,625

Median household income

$21,168

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	101	40.6%
18 and over	148	59.4%
65 and over	31	12.4%
Median age	21.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 37.8%

Other race 37.8%

White 24.5%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	151	37.8%
Other race	151	37.8%
White	98	24.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	47.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	68.2%	38.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	12.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.8%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 76.9%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	76.9%
Median income	$125,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.0%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	42.2%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	11.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	28.9%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	22.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	42.2%
3 bedrooms	22.2%
4 bedrooms	35.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	38.5%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	23.1%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.5%
Propane / LP gas	38.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	26	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	14	53.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	38.5%
Average household size	9.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	49.6%
Married	100.0%	23.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 54.6%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	101	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 36.5%

Agriculture & mining 24.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Professional & management 11.8%

Education & healthcare 8.2%

Construction 7.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	8.2%
Natural resources & construction	36.5%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.1%
Government	44.7%
Self-employed	21.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	11.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	12.4%
No insurance	28.5%
Uninsured under 19	19.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	249	100.0%
Spanish	10	4.0%
Other Indo-European	10	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	249	100.0%
Born in same state	249	100.0%
Born in different state	233	93.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	27.7%
French	10	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	10.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79240

What city is ZIP code 79240 in?

ZIP code 79240 is primarily assigned to Lelia Lake, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79240 in?

ZIP code 79240 falls within Donley County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79240 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 79240 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79240?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 79240 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 79240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79240?

The median household income in ZIP code 79240 is $125,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79240 in?

ZIP code 79240 observes the CST timezone.