79084 ZIP Code — Stratford, TX

Sherman County, Texas

ZIP code 79084 is located in Stratford, Texas, within Sherman County. It covers approximately 439.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,402 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79084

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,462) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 79084 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,402
population
439.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79084 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79084

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City Status
Stratford Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79013 Cactus (18 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,402
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 421
Geography
Land area 439.75 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 36.2779
Longitude -101.8934
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 50.5% 50.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 29.4% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 14.0% 14.0% 22.6%
Over $200k 6.1% 6.1% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,402
Population
3
People per sq mi
41.2
Median age
$53,462
Median household income
$35,039
Per capita income
$111,700
Median home value
$933
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
658
Housing units
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
38
Under 5
49
33
5–9
42
34
10–14
45
47
15–19
61
37
20–24
49
58
25–34
74
62
35–44
80
60
45–54
78
41
55–59
53
82
60–64
106
60
65–74
77
47
75–84
62
12
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833323.8%
18 and over1,06976.2%
65 and over27319.5%
Median age41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Other race 10.7%
Two or more races 8.9%
Asian 1.5%
Black or African American 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,03960.5%
Hispanic or Latino31418.3%
Other race18310.7%
Two or more races1528.9%
Asian251.5%
Black or African American30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.5% 50.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 29.4% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 14.0% 14.0% 22.6%
Over $200k 6.1% 6.1% 7.8%
Under $10k 3.0%
$10k–$15k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 7.2%
$25k–$35k 15.4%
$35k–$50k 15.4%
$50k–$75k 18.5%
$75k–$100k 9.8%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 2.4%
$200k+ 11.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.0%
$10k–$15k1.7%
$15k–$25k7.2%
$25k–$35k15.4%
$35k–$50k15.4%
$50k–$75k18.5%
$75k–$100k9.8%
$100k–$150k15.2%
$150k–$200k2.4%
$200k+11.5%
Median income$53,462

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%
$50k–$100k 28.7%
$100k–$150k 29.6%
$150k–$200k 4.1%
$200k–$300k 10.4%
$300k–$500k 9.7%
$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$111,700
Median rent / month$933
Owner occupied85.7%
Renter occupied14.3%
Vacant26.5%
Single-family detached90.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.2%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20099.4%
1990–19994.2%
1980–19897.2%
1970–197911.3%
1960–196923.8%
1950–195922.2%
1940–19499.1%
1939 or earlier12.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom9.7%
2 bedrooms17.0%
3 bedrooms56.2%
4 bedrooms13.5%
5+ bedrooms3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.3%
1 vehicle26.1%
2 vehicles50.2%
3 or more22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas57.6%
Electricity39.6%
Propane / LP gas1.5%
Wood1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family33361.7%
Cohabiting couple244.4%
Male householder, no spouse6411.9%
Female householder, no spouse11922.0%
Households with children under 1822441.5%
Households with seniors (65+)16831.1%
Average household size2.53

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.7%27.5%
Married75.0%52.2%
Separated0.4%2.7%
Widowed6.3%7.5%
Divorced0.6%10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%
Some HS, no diploma 10.5%
HS graduate 21.0%
Some college, no degree 27.3%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 19.2%
Graduate / professional 7.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.7%
Bachelor's or higher26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool133.8%
Kindergarten113.2%
Elementary school13038.3%
High school10831.9%
College / grad school7722.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 15.9%
Education & healthcare 15.9%
Transportation & utilities 10.8%
Public administration 9.1%
Manufacturing 8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%
Retail trade 6.8%
Finance & real estate 6.8%
Construction 6.5%
Other services 6.2%
Professional & management 3.9%
Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.5%
Service12.4%
Sales & office22.8%
Natural resources & construction9.9%
Production & transportation19.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector50.8%
Government24.0%
Self-employed25.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.5%
Carpool22.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.6%
Work from home6.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)15.3

Poverty

All people 10.5%
Under 18 years 18.0%
18 and over 8.1%
Married-couple families 4.2%
Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.4%
Retirement income11.1%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.1%
High blood pressure35.2%
High cholesterol36.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis24.3%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.4%
Binge drinking18.0%
No physical activity28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.8%
Depression21.8%
Fair or poor health19.4%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance32.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.3%
Visited dentist51.3%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss16.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans615.7%
Disability%
Any disability17.2%
Under 183.6%
18–64 years9.8%
65 and over58.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.2%
Public insurance29.5%
No insurance11.0%
Uninsured under 193.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,31593.8%
Spanish15711.9%
Other Indo-European15611.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,23588.1%
Born in same state1,23588.1%
Born in different state78556.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen16711.9%
Not a US citizen9154.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French14110.1%
Arab1309.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian1148.1%
English120.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.5%
Internet access96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79084

What city is ZIP code 79084 in?

ZIP code 79084 is primarily assigned to Stratford, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79084 in?

ZIP code 79084 falls within Sherman County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79084 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 79084 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79084?

The median home value in ZIP code 79084 is $111,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 79084?

ZIP code 79084 has an estimated population of 1,402 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79084?

The median household income in ZIP code 79084 is $53,462, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79084 in?

ZIP code 79084 observes the CST timezone.

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