79243 ZIP Code — Mcadoo, TX
Dickens County, Texas
ZIP code 79243 is located in Mcadoo, Texas, within Dickens County. It covers approximately 64.41 square miles and serves a population of 21 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
21
population
64.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79243 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79243
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mcadoo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79229 Dickens (13.5 mi)
79256 Roaring Springs (13.7 mi)
79322 Crosbyton (17 mi)
79370 Spur (18.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 64.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.7546 |
| Longitude | -100.9441 |
| 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 | 77.3% | 57.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.7% | 25.7% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
21
Population
58.5
Median age
$26,786
Median household income
$17,938
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
50.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
14
Housing units
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
35–44
2
4
55–59
2
2
60–64
2
3
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 21 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 5 | 23.8% |
| Median age | 58.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 77.3% | 57.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.7% | 25.7% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
$25k–$35k
70.0%
$50k–$75k
30.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 70.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.0% |
| Median income | $26,786 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% |
| Vacant | 47.4% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 47.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 26.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 47.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% |
| 3 or more | 30.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.0% |
| Electricity | 30.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6 | 60.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Married | 38.5% | 75.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
28.6%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
14.3%
Associate's degree
23.8%
Bachelor's degree
33.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 71.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 100.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 50.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 50.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
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 | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 30.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 20.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| High blood pressure | 42.8% |
| High cholesterol | 40.5% |
| Diabetes | 14.8% |
| Heart disease | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.0% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 15.0% |
| No health insurance | 24.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 49.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 47.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 50.0% |
| 65 and over | 40.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.4% |
| Public insurance | 61.9% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 21 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 12 | 57.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6 | 28.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79243
What city is ZIP code 79243 in?
ZIP code 79243 is primarily assigned to Mcadoo, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79243 in?
ZIP code 79243 falls within Dickens County, Texas.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79243?
The median household income in ZIP code 79243 is $26,786, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 79243?
ZIP code 79243 has an estimated population of 21 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 79243 in?
ZIP code 79243 observes the CST timezone.