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Cochran County
Whiteface, TX
79379
79379 ZIP Code — Whiteface, TX
Cochran County, Texas
ZIP code 79379 is located in
Whiteface ,
Texas ,
within Cochran County .
It covers approximately 73.50 square miles and serves a population of
698 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79379
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 $70,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,750. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 79379 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
698
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
079
Geography
Land area
73.50 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
33.5051
Longitude
-102.7090
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.2%
59.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.6%
23.7%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.7%
15.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.6%
0.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$58,750
Median household income
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 209 29.9% 18 and over 489 70.1% 65 and over 131 18.8% Median age 40.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 380 40.7% Hispanic or Latino 235 25.2% Two or more races 196 21% Other race 60 6.4% Black or African American 59 6.3% Asian 2 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.2%
59.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.6%
23.7%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
16.7%
15.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.6%
0.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.4% $10k–$15k 7.2% $15k–$25k 4.8% $25k–$35k 3.9% $35k–$50k 24.6% $50k–$75k 15.0% $75k–$100k 22.2% $100k–$150k 8.7% $150k–$200k 9.7% $200k+ 0.5% Median income $58,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $70,000 Median rent / month $729 Owner occupied 82.1% Renter occupied 17.9% Vacant 15.5% Single-family detached 73.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 25.7% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.71
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 3.7% 1990–1999 22.0% 1980–1989 6.5% 1970–1979 35.9% 1960–1969 11.8% 1950–1959 4.1% 1940–1949 11.4% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 30.2% 3 bedrooms 58.4% 4 bedrooms 8.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.9% 1 vehicle 30.0% 2 vehicles 49.8% 3 or more 17.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 60.9% Electricity 38.2% Propane / LP gas 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 146 70.5% Cohabiting couple 14 6.8% Male householder, no spouse 6 2.9% Female householder, no spouse 41 19.8% Households with children under 18 99 47.8% Households with seniors (65+) 50 24.2% Average household size 2.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.2% 25.3% Married 48.3% 51.9% Separated 15.0% 1.1% Widowed 1.1% 16.1% Divorced 3.4% 5.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.6%
Some college, no degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 74.6% Bachelor's or higher 12.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 4.3% Kindergarten 7 3.0% Elementary school 101 43.2% High school 62 26.5% College / grad school 54 23.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
20.5%
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Agriculture & mining
13.3%
Public administration
9.8%
Professional & management
4.9%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.4% Service 11.0% Sales & office 26.9% Natural resources & construction 12.9% Production & transportation 20.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.6% Government 36.4% Self-employed 2.3% Unpaid family workers 0.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.6% Carpool 4.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.6% Work from home 0.9% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 21.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
72.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 25.1% Retirement income 10.1% Supplemental Security 2.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.9% High blood pressure 38.0% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 15.9% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 25.6% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 5.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.3% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 35.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 24.8% Fair or poor health 27.0% Poor mental health 18.6% Poor physical health 16.3% No health insurance 36.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.7% Visited dentist 41.1% Cholesterol screening 85.0% Teeth loss 23.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 20.7% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 15.6% 65 and over 58.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.7% Public insurance 41.8% No insurance 13.5% Uninsured under 19 9.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 663 95.0% Spanish 60 9.0% Other Indo-European 60 9.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 625 89.5% Born in same state 625 89.5% Born in different state 452 64.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 73 10.5% Not a US citizen 33 45.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 54 7.7% French 47 6.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 30 4.3% English 26 3.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.7% Internet access 88.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79379
What city is ZIP code 79379 in?
ZIP code 79379 is primarily assigned to Whiteface, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79379 in?
ZIP code 79379 falls within Cochran County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79379?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 79379 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 79379 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79379?
16% of residents in ZIP code 79379 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79379?
The median home value in ZIP code 79379 is $70,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79379 in?
ZIP code 79379 observes the CST timezone.
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