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Hale County
Petersburg, TX
79250
79250 ZIP Code — Petersburg, TX
Hale County, Texas
ZIP code 79250 is located in
Petersburg ,
Texas ,
within Hale County .
It covers approximately 161.38 square miles and serves a population of
1,136 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79250
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 $66,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $43,438. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79250 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,136
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
189
Geography
Land area
161.38 sq mi
Water area
0.10 sq mi
Latitude
33.9336
Longitude
-101.6650
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.7%
52.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
32.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
13.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.2%
1.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$43,438
Median household income
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 255 22.4% 18 and over 881 77.6% 65 and over 223 19.6% Median age 45.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 887 64.9% Hispanic or Latino 231 16.9% Two or more races 142 10.4% Other race 98 7.2% Black or African American 8 0.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.7%
52.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
32.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
13.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.2%
1.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.2% $10k–$15k 8.0% $15k–$25k 4.5% $25k–$35k 21.4% $35k–$50k 19.7% $50k–$75k 16.6% $75k–$100k 6.3% $100k–$150k 17.5% $150k–$200k 0.9% Median income $43,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $66,800 Median rent / month $628 Owner occupied 71.5% Renter occupied 28.5% Vacant 29.2% Single-family detached 92.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.6% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 3.8% 1990–1999 0.8% 1980–1989 2.9% 1970–1979 20.3% 1960–1969 16.7% 1950–1959 35.0% 1940–1949 15.4% 1939 or earlier 2.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.7% 1 bedroom 4.9% 2 bedrooms 34.4% 3 bedrooms 51.2% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 38.7% 2 vehicles 27.4% 3 or more 29.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 54.2% Electricity 39.1% Propane / LP gas 3.0% Fuel oil 1.7% Wood 0.4% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 208 44.9% Cohabiting couple 9 1.9% Male householder, no spouse 129 27.9% Female householder, no spouse 117 25.3% Households with children under 18 142 30.7% Households with seniors (65+) 174 37.6% Average household size 2.40
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.5% 19.4% Married 42.6% 54.3% Separated 1.0% 1.4% Widowed 13.4% 15.8% Divorced 6.7% 9.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.8%
Some college, no degree
27.7%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.0% Bachelor's or higher 15.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 6.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 141 50.9% High school 68 24.5% College / grad school 51 18.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Professional & management
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Public administration
2.8%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.3% Service 14.3% Sales & office 23.6% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 11.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.4% Government 23.6% Self-employed 6.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.9% Carpool 15.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.3% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 28.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
38.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.1% Retirement income 8.9% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 11.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.3% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 37.5% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 24.8% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 31.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 22.1% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 35.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.9% Visited dentist 49.3% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 16.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 46 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 9.9% Under 18 4.7% 18–64 years 4.6% 65 and over 31.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.9% Public insurance 32.5% No insurance 19.2% Uninsured under 19 3.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,077 94.8% Spanish 158 14.7% Other Indo-European 158 14.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,059 93.2% Born in same state 1,051 92.5% Born in different state 946 83.3% Foreign born 8 0.7% Naturalized citizen 77 6.8% Not a US citizen 29 37.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 53 4.7% Arab 51 4.5% Italian 37 3.3%
Ancestry Count % English 10 0.9% German 5 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.8% Internet access 88.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79250
What city is ZIP code 79250 in?
ZIP code 79250 is primarily assigned to Petersburg, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79250 in?
ZIP code 79250 falls within Hale County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79250?
18% of residents in ZIP code 79250 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79250 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 79250 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79250?
The median home value in ZIP code 79250 is $66,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79250?
The median household income in ZIP code 79250 is $43,438, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79250 in?
ZIP code 79250 observes the CST timezone.
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