79248 ZIP Code — Paducah, TX

Cottle County, Texas

ZIP code 79248 is located in Paducah, Texas, within Cottle County. It covers approximately 834.65 square miles and serves a population of 1,520 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79248

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 $48,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $37,500. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 79248 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.

1,520

population

834.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79248 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79248

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79248. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paducah	Acceptable
Paducah	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,520
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	834.65 sq mi
Water area	1.76 sq mi
Latitude	34.0749
Longitude	-100.2582
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	61.5%	61.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	23.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	9.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	5.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,520

Population

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$37,500

Median household income

$24,262

Per capita income

$48,400

Median home value

$395

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

27.1%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

735

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

111

25–34

103

106

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

108

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	398	26.2%
18 and over	1,122	73.8%
65 and over	320	21.1%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.9%

Two or more races 16.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Black or African American 6.6%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,102	66.9%
Two or more races	277	16.8%
Hispanic or Latino	127	7.7%
Black or African American	109	6.6%
Other race	32	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	61.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	23.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	9.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	5.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 22.3%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	22.3%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$37,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 54.0%

$50k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$48,400
Median rent / month	$395
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	34.2%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	22.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.2%
Electricity	44.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	31.5%
Cohabiting couple	43	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	123	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	271	42.5%
Households with children under 18	176	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	42.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.6%	29.0%
Married	38.6%	28.0%
Separated	2.8%	5.1%
Widowed	4.4%	16.4%
Divorced	8.6%	21.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	12.6%
Kindergarten	9	2.1%
Elementary school	195	46.5%
High school	116	27.7%
College / grad school	46	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Public administration 12.7%

Construction 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Retail trade 7.8%

Professional & management 6.7%

Other services 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.6%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 27.1%

Under 18 years 42.0%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 50.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	29.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	45.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	59.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,417	93.2%
Spanish	103	7.3%
Other Indo-European	103	7.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,517	99.8%
Born in same state	1,507	99.1%
Born in different state	1,293	85.1%
Foreign born	10	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	154	10.1%
French	63	4.1%
Arab	49	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	17	1.1%
English	12	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79248

What city is ZIP code 79248 in?

ZIP code 79248 is primarily assigned to Paducah, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79248 in?

ZIP code 79248 falls within Cottle County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79248?

27% of residents in ZIP code 79248 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79248 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 79248 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79248?

The median home value in ZIP code 79248 is $48,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79248?

Health data for ZIP code 79248 shows elevated rates of diabetes (19%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79248 in?

ZIP code 79248 observes the CST timezone.