79502 ZIP Code — Aspermont, TX

Stonewall County, Texas

ZIP code 79502 is located in Aspermont, Texas, within Stonewall County. It covers approximately 507.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940/806.

About ZIP code 79502

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 $53,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,114. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79502 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,244
population
507.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79502

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City Status
Aspermont Acceptable
Aspermont Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79540 Old Glory (6.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,244
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 433
Geography
Land area 507.24 sq mi
Water area 2.63 sq mi
Latitude 33.1788
Longitude -100.2540
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 940/806
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.0% 43.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 38.0% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 17.5% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.0% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,244
Population
2
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$65,114
Median household income
$23,879
Per capita income
$53,700
Median home value
$757
Median monthly rent
83.5%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
526
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
65
Under 5
60
20
5–9
18
45
10–14
41
82
15–19
76
63
20–24
58
59
25–34
55
46
35–44
43
49
45–54
45
30
55–59
28
55
60–64
52
66
65–74
61
36
75–84
34
30
85+
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834828.0%
18 and over89672.0%
65 and over25420.4%
Median age33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Other race 5.4%
Two or more races 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,08879.9%
Hispanic or Latino1178.6%
Other race745.4%
Two or more races433.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native332.4%
Black or African American60.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.0% 43.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 38.0% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 17.5% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.0% 7.8%
Under $10k 7.3%
$10k–$15k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 11.4%
$25k–$35k 13.8%
$35k–$50k 10.2%
$50k–$75k 11.4%
$75k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 19.4%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 2.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.3%
$10k–$15k1.7%
$15k–$25k11.4%
$25k–$35k13.8%
$35k–$50k10.2%
$50k–$75k11.4%
$75k–$100k18.9%
$100k–$150k19.4%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+2.4%
Median income$65,114

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.3%
$50k–$100k 44.9%
$100k–$150k 6.4%
$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k–$300k 0.9%
$300k–$500k 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$53,700
Median rent / month$757
Owner occupied83.5%
Renter occupied16.5%
Vacant30.5%
Single-family detached73.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.0%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.80

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.4%
2000–20092.2%
1990–19994.0%
1980–19899.6%
1970–197930.1%
1960–196922.4%
1950–195914.8%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier9.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.6%
2 bedrooms17.7%
3 bedrooms64.5%
4 bedrooms7.4%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.7%
1 vehicle24.5%
2 vehicles38.7%
3 or more34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.7%
Electricity70.0%
Propane / LP gas23.0%
Wood2.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22654.7%
Cohabiting couple297.0%
Male householder, no spouse7117.2%
Female householder, no spouse8721.1%
Households with children under 1816038.7%
Households with seniors (65+)17442.1%
Average household size2.91

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.8%25.0%
Married52.5%50.3%
Separated0.4%5.7%
Widowed4.8%11.1%
Divorced8.5%8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%
Some HS, no diploma 10.9%
HS graduate 46.1%
Some college, no degree 19.4%
Associate's degree 0.8%
Bachelor's degree 5.7%
Graduate / professional 7.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.5%
Bachelor's or higher13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool236.2%
Kindergarten226.0%
Elementary school10127.4%
High school15341.5%
College / grad school7019.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%
Agriculture & mining 24.0%
Retail trade 21.4%
Transportation & utilities 8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%
Construction 5.1%
Manufacturing 2.6%
Public administration 1.8%
Professional & management 1.5%
Other services 1.5%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts18.0%
Service20.1%
Sales & office20.8%
Natural resources & construction14.1%
Production & transportation27.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.7%
Government8.7%
Self-employed3.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.4%
Carpool5.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home0.7%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)14.9

Poverty

All people 7.6%
Under 18 years 6.3%
18 and over 8.1%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.8%
Retirement income26.2%
Supplemental Security7.5%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP20.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.5%
High blood pressure42.2%
High cholesterol40.2%
Diabetes14.5%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis30.7%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease10.1%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.3%
Binge drinking16.0%
No physical activity28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.3%
Depression22.6%
Fair or poor health21.0%
Poor mental health15.2%
Poor physical health14.1%
No health insurance25.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.8%
Visited dentist52.6%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss18.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans657.3%
Disability%
Any disability14.8%
Under 182.6%
18–64 years15.8%
65 and over30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.7%
Public insurance40.1%
No insurance19.5%
Uninsured under 1933.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,11990.0%
Spanish585.2%
Other Indo-European585.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,22198.2%
Born in same state1,22198.2%
Born in different state1,04183.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen231.8%
Not a US citizen1043.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian13110.5%
Arab806.4%
AncestryCount%
French645.1%
English131%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.2%
Internet access85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79502

What city is ZIP code 79502 in?

ZIP code 79502 is primarily assigned to Aspermont, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79502 in?

ZIP code 79502 falls within Stonewall County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79502?

13% 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 79502 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 79502 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79502 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 79502 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79502?

The median home value in ZIP code 79502 is $53,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 79502 in?

ZIP code 79502 observes the CST timezone.

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