79098 ZIP Code — Wildorado, TX

Oldham County, Texas

ZIP code 79098 is located in Wildorado, Texas, within Oldham County. It covers approximately 179.43 square miles and serves a population of 450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79098

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 $130,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,105. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 79098 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

450

population

179.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79098 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79098

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79098. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wildorado	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79119 Amarillo (15.4 mi) 79119 Amarillo (15.4 mi) 79092 Vega (16.7 mi) 79124 Amarillo (18.5 mi) 79124 Amarillo (18.5 mi) 79121 Amarillo (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	450
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	359

Geography
Land area	179.43 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	35.2237
Longitude	-102.2654
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	73.3%	38.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	34.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	7.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

450

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$38,105

Median household income

$22,344

Per capita income

$130,500

Median home value

$1,097

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

183

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	12.0%
18 and over	396	88.0%
65 and over	159	35.3%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	420	91.7%
Two or more races	14	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1.5%
Other race	5	1.1%
Asian	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.3%	38.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	34.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	7.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 30.8%

$35k–$50k 25.4%

$50k–$75k 7.0%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	30.8%
$35k–$50k	25.4%
$50k–$75k	7.0%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$38,105

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 43.7%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,500
Median rent / month	$1,097
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	18.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	2.8%
1960–1969	31.8%
1950–1959	23.0%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	61.8%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	44.9%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.9%
Electricity	46.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	29.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	77.8%
Cohabiting couple	12	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	13	7.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	8.6%
Households with children under 18	42	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	50.8%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	15.5%
Married	70.3%	65.1%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	0.4%
Divorced	6.6%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 55.9%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.1%
Kindergarten	1	1.5%
Elementary school	21	32.3%
High school	30	46.2%
College / grad school	11	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Retail trade 16.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Construction 8.4%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Other services 7.7%

Professional & management 7.1%

Information 2.6%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	36.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.4%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.3%
Retirement income	41.6%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	23.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	10.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	449	99.8%
Spanish	13	2.9%
Other Indo-European	9	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	429	95.3%
Born in same state	428	95.1%
Born in different state	294	65.3%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	21	4.7%
Not a US citizen	1	4.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	150	33.3%
French	43	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	5.3%
Arab	15	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79098

What city is ZIP code 79098 in?

ZIP code 79098 is primarily assigned to Wildorado, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79098 in?

ZIP code 79098 falls within Deaf Smith County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79098 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 79098 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 79098 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 79098 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79098?

15% 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 79098 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 79098 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 79098 in?

ZIP code 79098 observes the CST timezone.