79251 ZIP Code — Quail, TX

Collingsworth County, Texas

ZIP code 79251 is located in Quail, Texas, within Collingsworth County. It covers approximately 61.86 square miles and serves a population of 32 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

population

61.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79251 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79251

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quail	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79095 Wellington (9.2 mi) 79237 Hedley (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	32
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	61.86 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	34.9236
Longitude	-100.4256
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	37.5%	55.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	28.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	12.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	25.0%	3.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

59.8

Median age

Median household income

$64,288

Per capita income

$142,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

31.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	32	100.0%
65 and over	14	43.8%
Median age	59.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.2%

Hispanic or Latino 25.6%

Other race 25.6%

Two or more races 4.7%

Group	Count	%
White	19	44.2%
Hispanic or Latino	11	25.6%
Other race	11	25.6%
Two or more races	2	4.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	55.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	28.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	12.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	25.0%	3.8%	7.8%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 46.2%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 15.4%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	46.2%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	15.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 61.5%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	43.5%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	21.7%
1940–1949	13.0%
1939 or earlier	30.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	65.2%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	53.8%
3 or more	46.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	84.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	2	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	5	38.5%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	69.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.3%	0.0%
Married	85.7%	38.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	61.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 40.6%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	59.4%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 53.6%

Professional & management 28.6%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	53.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	25.0%
Unpaid family workers	3.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	46.4%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	39.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

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	69.2%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32	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)	32	100.0%
Born in same state	32	100.0%
Born in different state	16	50.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	9.4%
French	3	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	9.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79251

What city is ZIP code 79251 in?

ZIP code 79251 is primarily assigned to Quail, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79251 in?

ZIP code 79251 falls within Collingsworth County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79251 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 79251 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 79251 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 79251 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79251?

The median home value in ZIP code 79251 is $142,200.

Does ZIP code 79251 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 79251 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 79251 in?

ZIP code 79251 observes the CST timezone.