79504 ZIP Code — Baird, TX

Callahan County, Texas

ZIP code 79504 is located in Baird, Texas, within Callahan County. It covers approximately 376.81 square miles and serves a population of 3,181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79504

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,208. 46% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79504 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,181

population

376.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79504 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79504

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baird	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79510 Clyde (12.2 mi) 76443 Cross Plains (15.2 mi) 76437 Cisco (16 mi) 76464 Moran (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,181
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	376.81 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	32.3493
Longitude	-99.3151
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	48.4%	49.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	35.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,181

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$66,208

Median household income

$32,438

Per capita income

$99,300

Median home value

$676

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,199

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

109

15–19

20–24

187

25–34

193

173

35–44

178

172

45–54

177

55–59

194

60–64

201

225

65–74

233

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	555	17.4%
18 and over	2,626	82.6%
65 and over	734	23.1%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Two or more races 3.7%

Other race 2.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,909	87%
Hispanic or Latino	163	4.9%
Two or more races	124	3.7%
Other race	83	2.5%
Black or African American	42	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	23	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	49.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	35.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$66,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,300
Median rent / month	$676
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	12.0%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.3%
Electricity	60.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	567	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	71	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	184	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	294	26.3%
Households with children under 18	283	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	516	46.2%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	25.1%
Married	58.3%	48.4%
Separated	1.4%	0.6%
Widowed	2.4%	10.9%
Divorced	12.4%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	10.9%
Kindergarten	12	2.2%
Elementary school	271	49.1%
High school	120	21.7%
College / grad school	89	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Construction 13.1%

Retail trade 12.5%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Professional & management 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Public administration 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Other services 4.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	14.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 16.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,057	96.1%
Spanish	35	1.1%
Other Indo-European	25	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,135	98.6%
Born in same state	3,100	97.5%
Born in different state	2,543	79.9%
Foreign born	35	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	46	1.4%
Not a US citizen	14	30.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	361	11.3%
French	321	10.1%
Arab	163	5.1%
English	28	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	13	0.4%
Irish	12	0.4%
Polish	7	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79504

What city is ZIP code 79504 in?

ZIP code 79504 is primarily assigned to Baird, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79504 in?

ZIP code 79504 falls within Callahan County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79504 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 79504 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79504?

The median home value in ZIP code 79504 is $99,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 79504?

ZIP code 79504 has an estimated population of 3,181 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79504?

The median household income in ZIP code 79504 is $66,208, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79504 in?

ZIP code 79504 observes the CST timezone.