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Briscoe County
Quitaque, TX
79255
79255 ZIP Code — Quitaque, TX
Briscoe County, Texas
ZIP code 79255 is located in
Quitaque ,
Texas ,
within Briscoe County .
It covers approximately 169.48 square miles and serves a population of
412 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79255
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $49,583. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 51% 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 13 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79255 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
412
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
169.48 sq mi
Water area
0.34 sq mi
Latitude
34.5303
Longitude
-101.1122
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.4%
60.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
17.7%
25.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
21.5%
13.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
1.3%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$49,583
Median household income
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 71 17.2% 18 and over 341 82.8% 65 and over 115 27.9% Median age 50.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.1%
Group Count % White 314 68.3% Two or more races 50 10.9% Hispanic or Latino 48 10.4% Other race 29 6.3% Black or African American 19 4.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.4%
60.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
17.7%
25.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
21.5%
13.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
1.3%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.6% $10k–$15k 7.2% $15k–$25k 14.4% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 12.7% $50k–$75k 13.8% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 6.1% $150k–$200k 8.3% $200k+ 7.7% Median income $49,583
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $66,000 Median rent / month $744 Owner occupied 69.6% Renter occupied 30.4% Vacant 43.8% Single-family detached 79.5% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 14.9% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.97
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.5% 2000–2009 5.9% 1990–1999 3.7% 1980–1989 5.3% 1970–1979 25.5% 1960–1969 15.2% 1950–1959 18.3% 1940–1949 9.3% 1939 or earlier 14.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 2.2% 2 bedrooms 24.8% 3 bedrooms 57.8% 4 bedrooms 12.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.0% 1 vehicle 13.8% 2 vehicles 42.5% 3 or more 38.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 65.2% Electricity 34.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 112 61.9% Cohabiting couple 15 8.3% Male householder, no spouse 20 11.0% Female householder, no spouse 34 18.8% Households with children under 18 39 21.5% Households with seniors (65+) 81 44.8% Average household size 2.28
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.0% 18.8% Married 63.5% 58.6% Separated 4.8% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 15.1% Divorced 7.8% 7.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.6%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.3% Bachelor's or higher 24.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 8.2% Kindergarten 5 10.2% Elementary school 14 28.6% High school 22 44.9% College / grad school 4 8.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Agriculture & mining
12.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.0%
Finance & real estate
9.7%
Public administration
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.9% Service 3.4% Sales & office 26.2% Natural resources & construction 14.5% Production & transportation 17.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 48.3% Government 25.5% Self-employed 25.5% Unpaid family workers 0.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.7% Carpool 12.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.8% Work from home 20.7% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 12.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
57.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.4% Retirement income 16.6% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 3.3% Food stamps / SNAP 14.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.3% High blood pressure 42.8% High cholesterol 40.9% Diabetes 15.9% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 30.7% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.8% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 30.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.5% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 22.8% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 14.9% No health insurance 26.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.2% Visited dentist 50.1% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 18.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 18.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.6% 65 and over 27.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.9% Public insurance 48.8% No insurance 21.6% Uninsured under 19 7.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 379 92.0% Spanish 3 0.8% Other Indo-European 3 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 400 97.1% Born in same state 400 97.1% Born in different state 317 76.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 12 2.9% Not a US citizen 9 75.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 81 19.7% Italian 23 5.6% English 5 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 2 0.5% Polish 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.9% Internet access 91.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79255
What city is ZIP code 79255 in?
ZIP code 79255 is primarily assigned to Quitaque, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79255 in?
ZIP code 79255 falls within Briscoe County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79255 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 79255 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79255 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 79255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79255?
20% of residents in ZIP code 79255 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79255?
The median home value in ZIP code 79255 is $66,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79255 in?
ZIP code 79255 observes the CST timezone.
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