79503 ZIP Code — Avoca, TX
Jones County, Texas
ZIP code 79503 is located in Avoca, Texas, within Jones County. It covers approximately 77.56 square miles and serves a population of 150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.
150
population
77.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79503 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79503
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Avoca | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 150 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 253 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 77.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.8763 |
| Longitude | -99.6964 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 325 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.6% | 48.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 72.5% | 33.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.6% | 16.1% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
150
Population
2
People per sq mi
42.9
Median age
$90,795
Median household income
$70,054
Per capita income
$112,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
79.4%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
102
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
10–14
3
33
25–34
20
12
35–44
7
10
45–54
6
11
55–59
7
5
60–64
3
9
65–74
6
4
75–84
3
4
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8 | 5.3% |
| 18 and over | 142 | 94.7% |
| 65 and over | 28 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 42.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.4%
Asian
2.6%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 93.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.6% | 48.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 72.5% | 33.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.6% | 16.1% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
$10k–$15k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
6.9%
$75k–$100k
52.9%
$100k–$150k
7.8%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 52.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.0% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $90,795 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
22.2%
$100k–$150k
58.0%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 79.4% |
| Renter occupied | 20.6% |
| Vacant | 17.1% |
| Single-family detached | 88.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 56.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 80.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.6% |
| 3 or more | 60.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.8% |
| Electricity | 33.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 56.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22 | 21.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 58 | 56.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14 | 13.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10 | 9.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 29 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 1.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 58.5% | 8.3% |
| Married | 26.6% | 56.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 22.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
12.0%
Some college, no degree
47.9%
Associate's degree
3.5%
Bachelor's degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
70.7%
Information
19.2%
Construction
4.0%
Retail trade
2.0%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Education & healthcare
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.6% |
| Service | 2.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 8.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 41.4% |
| Government | 4.0% |
| Self-employed | 54.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 44.4% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 41.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 29.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.0% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 30.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 14.5% |
| No health insurance | 25.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 49.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 21.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.7% |
| Public insurance | 17.3% |
| No insurance | 17.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 150 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 146 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 144 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 124 | 82.7% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 4 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 16 | 10.7% |
| French | 7 | 4.7% |
| Dutch | 4 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 3 | 2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 68.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79503
What city is ZIP code 79503 in?
ZIP code 79503 is primarily assigned to Avoca, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79503 in?
ZIP code 79503 falls within Jones County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79503?
The median home value in ZIP code 79503 is $112,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 79503?
ZIP code 79503 has an estimated population of 150 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79503?
The median household income in ZIP code 79503 is $90,795, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79503 in?
ZIP code 79503 observes the CST timezone.