79247 ZIP Code — Odell, TX
Wilbarger County, Texas
ZIP code 79247 is located in Odell, Texas, within Wilbarger County. It covers approximately 18.74 square miles and serves a population of 23 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.
23
population
18.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79247 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79247
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Odell | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 487 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.3849 |
| Longitude | -99.4015 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 940 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.5% | 55.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.5% | 28.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
23
Population
1
People per sq mi
65.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$29,709
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
22
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
5–9
1
3
35–44
1
1
45–54
1
8
65–74
3
2
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3 | 13.0% |
| 18 and over | 20 | 87.0% |
| 65 and over | 14 | 60.9% |
| Median age | 65.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.5% | 55.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.5% | 28.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
$10k–$15k
22.2%
$25k–$35k
38.9%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
22.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 22.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 38.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.2% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
83.3%
$50k–$100k
16.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 18.2% |
| Single-family detached | 68.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 31.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 68.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 81.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 83.3% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.4% |
| Electricity | 55.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4 | 22.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11 | 61.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 22.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14 | 77.8% |
| Average household size | 1.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 15.4% | 57.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 42.9% |
| Divorced | 84.6% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
65.0%
Some college, no degree
35.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
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 | 77.8% |
| Retirement income | 38.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 40.8% |
| High cholesterol | 41.0% |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 56.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 55.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 60.9% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23 | 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) | 23 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 23 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 23 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9 | 39.1% |
| Italian | 7 | 30.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4 | 17.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 78.3% |
| Internet access | 61.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79247
What city is ZIP code 79247 in?
ZIP code 79247 is primarily assigned to Odell, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79247 in?
ZIP code 79247 falls within Wilbarger County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79247 have an older population?
61% of residents in ZIP code 79247 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79247 have a large veteran population?
55% of civilians in ZIP code 79247 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 79247 have a large retiree population?
78% of households in ZIP code 79247 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 79247?
ZIP code 79247 has an estimated population of 23 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79247 in?
ZIP code 79247 observes the CST timezone.