79097 ZIP Code — White Deer, TX

Carson County, Texas

ZIP code 79097 is located in White Deer, Texas, within Carson County. It covers approximately 128.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,063 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79097

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 $167,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $113,125. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 79097 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

1,063

population

128.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79097 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79097

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79097. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Deer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79080 Skellytown (9.2 mi) 79039 Groom (12.1 mi) 79068 Panhandle (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,063
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	128.87 sq mi
Water area	1.43 sq mi
Latitude	35.4221
Longitude	-101.1985
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	25.3%	31.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	33.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	42.8%	31.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,063

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$113,125

Median household income

$48,175

Per capita income

$167,300

Median home value

$793

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

473

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	248	23.3%
18 and over	815	76.7%
65 and over	193	18.2%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,048	97.8%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.8%
Other race	9	0.8%
Two or more races	6	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.3%	31.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	33.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	42.8%	31.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	4.7%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k+ 21.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
$200k+	21.8%
Median income	$113,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,300
Median rent / month	$793
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	20.4%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	60.0%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.8%
Electricity	37.9%
Fuel oil	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	225	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	114	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	75	17.8%
Households with children under 18	119	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	30.3%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	17.7%
Married	53.6%	61.6%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	8.5%
Divorced	8.4%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 30.1%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.8%
Kindergarten	17	6.9%
Elementary school	137	55.7%
High school	78	31.7%
College / grad school	12	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Public administration 13.8%

Construction 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Professional & management 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Retail trade 2.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.0%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.2%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	19.2%
No insurance	19.9%
Uninsured under 19	27.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,011	95.1%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,063	100.0%
Born in same state	1,063	100.0%
Born in different state	819	77.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	118	11.1%
French	44	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	2.2%
Dutch	9	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79097

What city is ZIP code 79097 in?

ZIP code 79097 is primarily assigned to White Deer, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79097 in?

ZIP code 79097 falls within Carson County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79097 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 79097 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79097 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 79097 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79097?

The median household income in ZIP code 79097 is $113,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79097?

The median home value in ZIP code 79097 is $167,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 79097 in?

ZIP code 79097 observes the CST timezone.