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Jones County
Anson, TX
79501
79501 ZIP Code — Anson, TX
Jones County, Texas
ZIP code 79501 is located in
Anson ,
Texas ,
within Jones County .
It covers approximately 204.52 square miles and serves a population of
2,648 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 325 .
About ZIP code 79501
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,539. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 79501 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
2,648
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
253
Geography
Land area
204.52 sq mi
Water area
1.05 sq mi
Latitude
32.7520
Longitude
-99.8959
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
325
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.4%
48.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
33.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
16.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.7%
1.3%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$53,539
Median household income
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 572 21.6% 18 and over 2,076 78.4% 65 and over 664 25.1% Median age 40.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.9%
Group Count % White 2,012 64% Hispanic or Latino 498 15.8% Other race 271 8.6% Two or more races 257 8.2% Black or African American 90 2.9% Asian 18 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.4%
48.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
33.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
16.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.7%
1.3%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 5.6% $15k–$25k 7.7% $25k–$35k 11.4% $35k–$50k 17.7% $50k–$75k 29.3% $75k–$100k 7.6% $100k–$150k 9.7% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $53,539
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,500 Median rent / month $917 Owner occupied 79.3% Renter occupied 20.7% Vacant 21.9% Single-family detached 93.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.9% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.12
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.5% 2000–2009 1.9% 1990–1999 3.5% 1980–1989 10.2% 1970–1979 18.6% 1960–1969 18.1% 1950–1959 19.3% 1940–1949 13.1% 1939 or earlier 10.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 2.8% 2 bedrooms 21.6% 3 bedrooms 60.4% 4 bedrooms 8.0% 5+ bedrooms 5.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.4% 1 vehicle 36.0% 2 vehicles 38.2% 3 or more 24.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.6% Electricity 51.8% Propane / LP gas 8.5% Wood 1.2% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 625 54.2% Cohabiting couple 51 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 223 19.3% Female householder, no spouse 255 22.1% Households with children under 18 360 31.2% Households with seniors (65+) 444 38.5% Average household size 2.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.4% 20.4% Married 58.5% 55.6% Separated 4.9% 2.5% Widowed 5.6% 12.4% Divorced 8.7% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.1% Bachelor's or higher 13.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 44 9.5% Kindergarten 16 3.4% Elementary school 214 46.1% High school 103 22.2% College / grad school 87 18.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Public administration
16.9%
Professional & management
8.8%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Agriculture & mining
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.5% Service 21.2% Sales & office 15.1% Natural resources & construction 18.5% Production & transportation 6.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.2% Government 23.0% Self-employed 3.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.6% Carpool 12.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.8% Other means 0.1% Avg commute (minutes) 22.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.5% Retirement income 30.2% Supplemental Security 8.9% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 10.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.5% High blood pressure 37.9% High cholesterol 37.1% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.9% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 28.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 21.9% Fair or poor health 20.0% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 27.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.5% Visited dentist 51.7% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 17.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 194 9.3%
Disability % Any disability 23.2% Under 18 5.9% 18–64 years 20.0% 65 and over 44.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.5% Public insurance 42.6% No insurance 12.0% Uninsured under 19 4.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,463 93.0% Spanish 154 6.3% Other Indo-European 143 5.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 11 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,503 94.5% Born in same state 2,471 93.3% Born in different state 1,904 71.9% Foreign born 32 1.2% Naturalized citizen 145 5.5% Not a US citizen 63 43.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 354 13.4% Arab 306 11.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 197 7.4% English 5 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.6% Internet access 87.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79501
What city is ZIP code 79501 in?
ZIP code 79501 is primarily assigned to Anson, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79501 in?
ZIP code 79501 falls within Jones County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79501 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 79501 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79501?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 79501 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 79501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79501?
The median home value in ZIP code 79501 is $86,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 79501 in?
ZIP code 79501 observes the CST timezone.
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