79713 ZIP Code — Ackerly, TX

Martin County, Texas

ZIP code 79713 is located in Ackerly, Texas, within Martin County. It covers approximately 190.97 square miles and serves a population of 879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79713

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 $140,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($69,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79713 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

879

population

190.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79713 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79713

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79713. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ackerly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79331 Lamesa (10.3 mi) 79749 Lenorah (16.8 mi) 79748 Knott (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	879
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	317

Geography
Land area	190.97 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	32.6400
Longitude	-101.8190
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	432

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	34.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	34.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	24.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	10.3%	6.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

879

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$69,500

Median household income

$36,303

Per capita income

$140,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.2%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

238

Housing units

21.9%

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	251	28.6%
18 and over	628	71.4%
65 and over	148	16.8%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.6%

Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

Other race 9.8%

Two or more races 5.7%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	703	67.6%
Hispanic or Latino	161	15.5%
Other race	102	9.8%
Two or more races	59	5.7%
Asian	15	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	34.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	34.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	24.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	10.3%	6.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 14.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	14.3%
Median income	$69,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.2%
Renter occupied	27.8%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	74.7%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.0%
Electricity	51.1%
Propane / LP gas	31.6%
Fuel oil	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	169	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	42	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	51	19.2%
Households with children under 18	85	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	42.1%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	20.9%
Married	57.2%	61.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	1.9%	12.2%
Divorced	5.6%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.6%
Kindergarten	8	3.4%
Elementary school	140	59.8%
High school	49	20.9%
College / grad school	24	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.2%

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Professional & management 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 6.8%

Public administration 4.1%

Construction 3.8%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	27.2%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.7

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 14.2%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	28.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	22.6%
No insurance	24.7%
Uninsured under 19	27.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	829	94.3%
Spanish	125	15.1%
Other Indo-European	106	12.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	2.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	747	85.0%
Born in same state	747	85.0%
Born in different state	714	81.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	132	15.0%
Not a US citizen	59	44.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	131	14.9%
Arab	67	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79713

What city is ZIP code 79713 in?

ZIP code 79713 is primarily assigned to Ackerly, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79713 in?

ZIP code 79713 falls within Martin County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79713?

20% of residents in ZIP code 79713 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79713 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 79713 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79713?

The median home value in ZIP code 79713 is $140,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 79713?

ZIP code 79713 has an estimated population of 879 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79713 in?

ZIP code 79713 observes the CST timezone.