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Cochran County
Morton, TX
79346
79346 ZIP Code — Morton, TX
Cochran County, Texas
ZIP code 79346 is located in
Morton ,
Texas ,
within Cochran County .
It covers approximately 481.66 square miles and serves a population of
1,790 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79346
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $44,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $39,850. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79346 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,790
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
079
Geography
Land area
481.66 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
33.6067
Longitude
-102.8306
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.1%
59.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
24.6%
23.7%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
15.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$39,850
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 442 24.7% 18 and over 1,348 75.3% 65 and over 301 16.8% Median age 37.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,060 44.6% Hispanic or Latino 586 24.7% Two or more races 500 21% Black or African American 113 4.8% Other race 112 4.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.1%
59.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
24.6%
23.7%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
15.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.1% $10k–$15k 9.5% $15k–$25k 14.6% $25k–$35k 7.2% $35k–$50k 18.7% $50k–$75k 11.6% $75k–$100k 9.2% $100k–$150k 10.6% $150k–$200k 3.8% $200k+ 3.8% Median income $39,850
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $44,500 Median rent / month $671 Owner occupied 65.0% Renter occupied 35.0% Vacant 22.2% Single-family detached 87.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.7% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.61
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 6.7% 1990–1999 8.3% 1980–1989 8.8% 1970–1979 12.4% 1960–1969 22.6% 1950–1959 30.9% 1940–1949 7.2% 1939 or earlier 1.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 5.2% 2 bedrooms 30.7% 3 bedrooms 50.1% 4 bedrooms 12.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.0% 1 vehicle 37.1% 2 vehicles 41.9% 3 or more 13.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.8% Electricity 25.7% Propane / LP gas 10.4% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 291 39.4% Cohabiting couple 34 4.6% Male householder, no spouse 209 28.3% Female householder, no spouse 205 27.7% Households with children under 18 278 37.6% Households with seniors (65+) 248 33.6% Average household size 2.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.6% 30.6% Married 46.9% 42.4% Separated 0.0% 4.7% Widowed 4.8% 9.0% Divorced 11.7% 13.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.6%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 70.3% Bachelor's or higher 8.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 22 6.9% Kindergarten 49 15.3% Elementary school 166 51.7% High school 68 21.2% College / grad school 16 5.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
23.6%
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Public administration
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Professional & management
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.4% Service 13.5% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 23.1% Production & transportation 18.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.4% Government 23.7% Self-employed 8.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.3% Carpool 18.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.6% Work from home 2.1% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 24.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.5%
Female-led households
48.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.6% Retirement income 11.8% Supplemental Security 6.5% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 24.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.5% High blood pressure 40.3% High cholesterol 38.4% Diabetes 17.5% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 37.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 28.5% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 16.5% No health insurance 41.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.7% Visited dentist 40.5% Cholesterol screening 86.3% Teeth loss 24.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 68 5.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 2.3% 18–64 years 11.9% 65 and over 55.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.2% Public insurance 44.1% No insurance 20.3% Uninsured under 19 8.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,630 91.1% Spanish 290 17.8% Other Indo-European 240 14.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 50 3.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,499 83.7% Born in same state 1,485 83.0% Born in different state 1,297 72.5% Foreign born 14 0.8% Naturalized citizen 291 16.3% Not a US citizen 57 19.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 131 7.3% Italian 128 7.2% French 54 3%
Ancestry Count % English 3 0.2% Polish 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.3% Internet access 90.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79346
What city is ZIP code 79346 in?
ZIP code 79346 is primarily assigned to Morton, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79346 in?
ZIP code 79346 falls within Cochran County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79346?
28% of residents in ZIP code 79346 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79346?
9% 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 79346 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 79346 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79346?
The median home value in ZIP code 79346 is $44,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 79346 in?
ZIP code 79346 observes the CST timezone.
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