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Motley County
Matador, TX
79244
79244 ZIP Code — Matador, TX
Motley County, Texas
ZIP code 79244 is located in
Matador ,
Texas ,
within Motley County .
It covers approximately 223.51 square miles and serves a population of
789 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79244
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $71,513. 57% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 79244 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
789
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
345
Geography
Land area
223.51 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
34.1143
Longitude
-100.7792
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.4%
52.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
39.4%
31.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
13.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$71,513
Median household income
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 180 22.8% 18 and over 609 77.2% 65 and over 216 27.4% Median age 41.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.9%
Group Count % White 644 73.8% Hispanic or Latino 84 9.6% Two or more races 78 8.9% Other race 42 4.8% Black or African American 25 2.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.4%
52.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
39.4%
31.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
13.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.7% $10k–$15k 6.4% $15k–$25k 10.2% $25k–$35k 6.4% $35k–$50k 1.7% $50k–$75k 31.2% $75k–$100k 11.5% $100k–$150k 27.5% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $71,513
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $85,000 Median rent / month $709 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 40.0% Single-family detached 91.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.3% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.62
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 3.7% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 5.3% 1970–1979 5.9% 1960–1969 16.7% 1950–1959 16.7% 1940–1949 13.8% 1939 or earlier 34.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.1% 2 bedrooms 39.4% 3 bedrooms 40.9% 4 bedrooms 10.4% 5+ bedrooms 3.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.7% 1 vehicle 16.3% 2 vehicles 49.2% 3 or more 32.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.1% Electricity 52.9% Propane / LP gas 36.9% Wood 1.7% Solar 5.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 168 56.9% Cohabiting couple 36 12.2% Male householder, no spouse 34 11.5% Female householder, no spouse 57 19.3% Households with children under 18 68 23.1% Households with seniors (65+) 143 48.5% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.6% 23.2% Married 48.4% 53.2% Separated 1.2% 0.3% Widowed 2.9% 14.1% Divorced 17.9% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.1%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.7% Bachelor's or higher 21.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 5.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 66 48.2% High school 52 38.0% College / grad school 11 8.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.9% Service 12.7% Sales & office 25.1% Natural resources & construction 24.5% Production & transportation 11.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.3% Government 15.1% Self-employed 8.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.5% Carpool 12.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.6% Work from home 5.8% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 18.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.3% Retirement income 23.1% Supplemental Security 2.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.7% High blood pressure 42.1% High cholesterol 41.1% Diabetes 14.2% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 31.0% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 9.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 23.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.6% Visited dentist 55.9% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 84 13.8%
Disability % Any disability 22.4% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 23.7% 65 and over 35.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.7% Public insurance 49.7% No insurance 15.5% Uninsured under 19 5.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 726 92.0% Spanish 28 3.9% Other Indo-European 28 3.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 776 98.4% Born in same state 776 98.4% Born in different state 668 84.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 1.6% Not a US citizen 13 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 102 12.9% French 46 5.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 27 3.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 88.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79244
What city is ZIP code 79244 in?
ZIP code 79244 is primarily assigned to Matador, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79244 in?
ZIP code 79244 falls within Motley County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79244 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 79244 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 79244 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 79244 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79244 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 79244 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79244?
The median home value in ZIP code 79244 is $85,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79244 in?
ZIP code 79244 observes the CST timezone.
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