79345 ZIP Code — Meadow, TX

Terry County, Texas

ZIP code 79345 is located in Meadow, Texas, within Terry County. It covers approximately 182.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79345

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 $110,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $64,688. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79345 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,059

population

182.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79345 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79345

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79345. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meadow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79358 Ropesville (13.8 mi) 79316 Brownfield (14.3 mi) 79336 Levelland (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,059
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	445

Geography
Land area	182.87 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	33.3216
Longitude	-102.3354
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	43.1%	57.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	25.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	15.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,059

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$64,688

Median household income

$26,871

Per capita income

$110,900

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

70.9%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

263

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	289	27.3%
18 and over	770	72.7%
65 and over	161	15.2%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37.7%

Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

Two or more races 28.6%

Other race 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	575	37.7%
Hispanic or Latino	468	30.6%
Two or more races	437	28.6%
Other race	45	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	57.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	25.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	15.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.7%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$64,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.1%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,900
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	70.9%
Renter occupied	29.1%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	24.6%
1950–1959	20.4%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	53.7%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.3%
Electricity	33.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	71.2%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	36	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	50	16.2%
Households with children under 18	70	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	43.4%
Average household size	3.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	12.3%
Married	68.0%	71.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	14.7%
Divorced	3.8%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 43.5%

Associate's degree 1.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.9%
Kindergarten	11	6.0%
Elementary school	59	32.4%
High school	37	20.3%
College / grad school	66	36.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.6%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Retail trade 8.7%

Public administration 6.9%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	32.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.8

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	37.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	57.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.4%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	20.9%
Uninsured under 19	26.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	900	85.0%
Spanish	96	10.7%
Other Indo-European	96	10.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	951	89.8%
Born in same state	938	88.6%
Born in different state	767	72.4%
Foreign born	13	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	108	10.2%
Not a US citizen	22	20.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	80	7.6%
French	69	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	3.3%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.2%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79345

What city is ZIP code 79345 in?

ZIP code 79345 is primarily assigned to Meadow, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79345 in?

ZIP code 79345 falls within Terry County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79345?

13% 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 79345 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 79345 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79345?

The median home value in ZIP code 79345 is $110,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 79345?

ZIP code 79345 has an estimated population of 1,059 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79345 in?

ZIP code 79345 observes the CST timezone.