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Motley County
Roaring Springs, TX
79256
79256 ZIP Code — Roaring Springs, TX
Motley County, Texas
ZIP code 79256 is located in
Roaring Springs ,
Texas ,
within Motley County .
It covers approximately 243.35 square miles and serves a population of
288 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79256
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 $47,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $36,382. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 79256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
288
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
345
Geography
Land area
243.35 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
33.8988
Longitude
-100.7796
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.9%
52.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
17.9%
31.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
13.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$36,382
Median household income
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 11 3.8% 18 and over 277 96.2% 65 and over 112 38.9% Median age 59.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 232 69.3% Two or more races 56 16.7% Hispanic or Latino 47 14%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.9%
52.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
17.9%
31.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
13.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 15.9% $15k–$25k 13.3% $25k–$35k 9.7% $35k–$50k 31.9% $50k–$75k 4.4% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 8.8% $150k–$200k 0.9% $200k+ 5.3% Median income $36,382
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $47,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 73.5% Renter occupied 26.5% Vacant 28.9% Single-family detached 91.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.2% Median rooms 4.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.61
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.8% 2000–2009 3.1% 1990–1999 2.5% 1980–1989 1.9% 1970–1979 3.1% 1960–1969 26.4% 1950–1959 15.1% 1940–1949 9.4% 1939 or earlier 34.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 17.0% 2 bedrooms 39.0% 3 bedrooms 41.5% 4 bedrooms 1.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 31.9% 2 vehicles 44.2% 3 or more 18.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.1% Electricity 44.2% Propane / LP gas 48.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 46 40.7% Cohabiting couple 2 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 38 33.6% Female householder, no spouse 27 23.9% Households with children under 18 12 10.6% Households with seniors (65+) 70 61.9% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 12.3% 2.0% Married 55.4% 78.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.9% 13.1% Divorced 25.4% 6.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
19.1%
Some college, no degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.1% Bachelor's or higher 17.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 9.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 4 36.4% High school 6 54.5% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
25.6%
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Transportation & utilities
12.8%
Professional & management
2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.1% Service 22.6% Sales & office 18.0% Natural resources & construction 31.6% Production & transportation 0.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.2% Government 12.0% Self-employed 9.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.9% Carpool 20.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.5% Work from home 13.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.4%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.3% Retirement income 23.9% Supplemental Security 15.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.3% High blood pressure 44.2% High cholesterol 42.7% Diabetes 14.8% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 32.6% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.4% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 19.6% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 21.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 56.0% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 15.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 18.8%
Disability % Any disability 30.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.8% 65 and over 56.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 28.5% Public insurance 72.6% No insurance 20.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 287 99.7% 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) 288 100.0% Born in same state 288 100.0% Born in different state 206 71.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 82 28.5% French 53 18.4% English 18 6.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 8 2.8% Dutch 3 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.2% Internet access 84.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79256
What city is ZIP code 79256 in?
ZIP code 79256 is primarily assigned to Roaring Springs, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79256 in?
ZIP code 79256 falls within Motley County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79256 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 79256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 79256 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 79256 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79256 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 79256 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79256?
The median home value in ZIP code 79256 is $47,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 79256 in?
ZIP code 79256 observes the CST timezone.
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