79357 ZIP Code — Ralls, TX

Crosby County, Texas

ZIP code 79357 is located in Ralls, Texas, within Crosby County. It covers approximately 240.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,936 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79357

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 $65,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $55,938. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79357 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,936

population

240.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79357 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79357

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79357. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ralls	Acceptable
Ralls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79343 Lorenzo (8 mi) 79322 Crosbyton (8.4 mi) 79329 Idalou (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,936
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	240.92 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.6141
Longitude	-101.3337
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	59.9%	55.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	10.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	3.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,936

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$55,938

Median household income

$24,609

Per capita income

$65,500

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

70.4%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

749

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

110

168

35–44

170

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	520	26.9%
18 and over	1,416	73.1%
65 and over	334	17.3%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.7%

Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

Other race 8.4%

Two or more races 7.3%

Black or African American 3.5%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,480	64.7%
Hispanic or Latino	350	15.3%
Other race	191	8.4%
Two or more races	167	7.3%
Black or African American	81	3.5%
Asian	17	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	55.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	10.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	3.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 27.4%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	27.4%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$55,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.1%

$50k–$100k 37.1%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,500
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	70.4%
Renter occupied	29.6%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	92.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	19.1%
1950–1959	31.6%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.6%
Electricity	37.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	392	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	53	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	114	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	229	29.1%
Households with children under 18	349	44.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	26.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	26.9%
Married	59.2%	44.2%
Separated	1.1%	2.3%
Widowed	3.0%	7.5%
Divorced	10.0%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	67	14.0%
Kindergarten	27	5.7%
Elementary school	262	54.9%
High school	116	24.3%
College / grad school	5	1.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Construction 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Retail trade 11.3%

Professional & management 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Public administration 5.8%

Other services 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	30.1%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	6.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 33.8%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 38.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.4%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	37.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	54.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	20.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,825	94.3%
Spanish	95	5.2%
Other Indo-European	95	5.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,824	94.2%
Born in same state	1,824	94.2%
Born in different state	1,657	85.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	112	5.8%
Not a US citizen	49	43.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	101	5.2%
Italian	87	4.5%
Arab	44	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.5%
Dutch	4	0.2%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79357

What city is ZIP code 79357 in?

ZIP code 79357 is primarily assigned to Ralls, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79357 in?

ZIP code 79357 falls within Crosby County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79357?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79357?

18% of residents in ZIP code 79357 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79357?

The median home value in ZIP code 79357 is $65,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79357?

Health data for ZIP code 79357 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79357 in?

ZIP code 79357 observes the CST timezone.