79313 ZIP Code — Anton, TX

Hockley County, Texas

ZIP code 79313 is located in Anton, Texas, within Hockley County. It covers approximately 145.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79313

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 $63,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $57,619. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 79313 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,451

population

145.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79313 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79313

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79313. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79363 Shallowater (10.5 mi) 79339 Littlefield (13 mi) 79336 Levelland (14.4 mi) 79407 Lubbock (15.1 mi) 79416 Lubbock (15.8 mi) 79415 Lubbock (17.3 mi) 79311 Abernathy (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,451
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	219

Geography
Land area	145.79 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.7646
Longitude	-102.1826
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	57.6%	53.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	17.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,451

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$57,619

Median household income

$23,395

Per capita income

$63,900

Median home value

$1,069

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

580

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	435	30.0%
18 and over	1,016	70.0%
65 and over	255	17.6%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.3%

Hispanic or Latino 24.2%

Two or more races 17.2%

Other race 9.6%

Black or African American 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	886	46.3%
Hispanic or Latino	464	24.2%
Two or more races	329	17.2%
Other race	184	9.6%
Black or African American	23	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	1.1%
Asian	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	53.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	17.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$57,619

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.1%

$50k–$100k 35.9%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$63,900
Median rent / month	$1,069
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	25.1%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	13.1%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.6%
Electricity	44.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	250	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	41	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	117	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	136	25.0%
Households with children under 18	213	39.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	204	37.5%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	23.3%
Married	42.9%	48.2%
Separated	1.9%	0.9%
Widowed	6.0%	14.1%
Divorced	15.9%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	11.1%
Kindergarten	6	1.4%
Elementary school	207	48.9%
High school	105	24.8%
College / grad school	58	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 9.9%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Public administration 9.7%

Professional & management 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 6.2%

Information 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.2%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.0%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	13.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	26.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	35.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	43.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	61.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,346	92.8%
Spanish	127	9.4%
Other Indo-European	123	9.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,354	93.3%
Born in same state	1,350	93.0%
Born in different state	1,073	73.9%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	97	6.7%
Not a US citizen	11	11.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	214	14.7%
French	122	8.4%
Italian	45	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.5%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79313

What city is ZIP code 79313 in?

ZIP code 79313 is primarily assigned to Anton, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79313 in?

ZIP code 79313 falls within Hockley County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79313?

22% of residents in ZIP code 79313 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79313?

15% 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 79313 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 79313 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79313?

The median home value in ZIP code 79313 is $63,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 79313 in?

ZIP code 79313 observes the CST timezone.