79059 ZIP Code — Miami, TX

Roberts County, Texas

ZIP code 79059 is located in Miami, Texas, within Roberts County. It covers approximately 456.54 square miles and serves a population of 645 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79059

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 $122,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,375. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 79059 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

645

population

456.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79059

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City	Status
Miami	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	645
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	393

Geography
Land area	456.54 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.8385
Longitude	-100.8128
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	44.6%	44.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	25.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	29.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

645

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$31,654

Per capita income

$122,300

Median home value

$554

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

294

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	165	25.6%
18 and over	480	74.4%
65 and over	86	13.3%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	627	96.2%
Two or more races	15	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	44.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	25.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	29.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 23.1%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	23.1%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.0%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,300
Median rent / month	$554
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	68.0%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.3%
Electricity	25.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	11	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	46	16.8%
Households with children under 18	63	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	27.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.4%	16.9%
Married	70.2%	65.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	2.6%	9.7%
Divorced	20.8%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	11.3%
Elementary school	88	55.3%
High school	53	33.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.7%

Retail trade 17.8%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Public administration 6.7%

Professional & management 5.5%

Construction 4.4%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.4%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.7

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 22.4%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	16.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	626	97.1%
Spanish	7	1.1%
Other Indo-European	7	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	645	100.0%
Born in same state	627	97.2%
Born in different state	498	77.2%
Foreign born	18	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	23.4%
Arab	34	5.3%
English	24	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	22	3.4%
Polish	9	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79059

What city is ZIP code 79059 in?

ZIP code 79059 is primarily assigned to Miami, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79059 in?

ZIP code 79059 falls within Roberts County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79059 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 79059 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79059?

18% of residents in ZIP code 79059 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79059 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 79059 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79059?

The median home value in ZIP code 79059 is $122,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 79059 in?

ZIP code 79059 observes the CST timezone.