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Knox County
Benjamin, TX
79505
79505 ZIP Code — Benjamin, TX
Knox County, Texas
ZIP code 79505 is located in
Benjamin ,
Texas ,
within Knox County .
It covers approximately 179.82 square miles and serves a population of
225 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 940 .
About ZIP code 79505
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 $60,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $38,295. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 79505 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
225
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
275
Geography
Land area
179.82 sq mi
Water area
0.50 sq mi
Latitude
33.5556
Longitude
-99.8271
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
940
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
48.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
26.8%
34.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
15.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$38,295
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 58 25.8% 18 and over 167 74.2% 65 and over 47 20.9% Median age 31.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 210 88.2% Two or more races 15 6.3% Hispanic or Latino 13 5.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
48.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
26.8%
34.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
15.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.5% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 26.2% $25k–$35k 9.2% $35k–$50k 24.6% $50k–$75k 12.3% $75k–$100k 1.5% $100k–$150k 15.4% $150k–$200k 4.6% Median income $38,295
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $60,300 Median rent / month $520 Owner occupied 69.2% Renter occupied 30.8% Vacant 62.6% Single-family detached 84.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.5% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.36
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.3% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 21.3% 1980–1989 8.0% 1970–1979 6.3% 1960–1969 4.0% 1950–1959 14.9% 1940–1949 9.8% 1939 or earlier 33.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.4% 1 bedroom 6.9% 2 bedrooms 27.0% 3 bedrooms 53.4% 4 bedrooms 9.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 53.8% 2 vehicles 35.4% 3 or more 10.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 64.6% Electricity 26.2% Propane / LP gas 6.2% Fuel oil 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 45 69.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 9 13.8% Female householder, no spouse 11 16.9% Households with children under 18 17 26.2% Households with seniors (65+) 32 49.2% Average household size 3.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 9.5% 2.2% Married 63.5% 86.0% Separated 0.0% 2.2% Widowed 0.0% 2.2% Divorced 27.0% 7.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
45.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.0% Bachelor's or higher 4.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 19.6% Kindergarten 25 49.0% Elementary school 16 31.4% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
43.8%
Agriculture & mining
31.5%
Professional & management
12.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.2% Service 13.5% Sales & office 13.5% Natural resources & construction 34.8% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 40.4% Government 44.9% Self-employed 14.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 94.1% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.6% Retirement income 18.5% Supplemental Security 6.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 38.2% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 26.9% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.3% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 28.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 20.3% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 27.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.8% Visited dentist 51.6% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 17.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 11.8% Under 18 1.7% 18–64 years 12.1% 65 and over 23.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.1% Public insurance 29.4% No insurance 13.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 208 92.4% 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) 225 100.0% Born in same state 225 100.0% Born in different state 201 89.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 41 18.2% French 26 11.6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 4 1.8% Polish 3 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 28.9% Internet access 96.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79505
What city is ZIP code 79505 in?
ZIP code 79505 is primarily assigned to Benjamin, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79505 in?
ZIP code 79505 falls within Knox County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79505?
5% 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 79505 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 79505 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79505?
The median home value in ZIP code 79505 is $60,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79505?
The median household income in ZIP code 79505 is $38,295, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79505 in?
ZIP code 79505 observes the CST timezone.
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