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Nolan County
Blackwell, TX
79506
79506 ZIP Code — Blackwell, TX
Nolan County, Texas
ZIP code 79506 is located in
Blackwell ,
Texas ,
within Nolan County .
It covers approximately 168.25 square miles and serves a population of
546 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 325 .
About ZIP code 79506
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 $79,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,306. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 59% 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. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 79506 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
546
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
353
Geography
Land area
168.25 sq mi
Water area
3.63 sq mi
Latitude
32.1489
Longitude
-100.3444
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
325
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.1%
56.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
26.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
14.4%
14.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.3%
2.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$39,306
Median household income
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 60 11.0% 18 and over 486 89.0% 65 and over 244 44.7% Median age 63.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 506 89.6% Two or more races 22 3.9% Hispanic or Latino 19 3.4% Other race 14 2.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.1%
56.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
26.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
14.4%
14.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.3%
2.6%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.6% $10k–$15k 12.9% $15k–$25k 8.7% $25k–$35k 10.0% $35k–$50k 14.5% $50k–$75k 12.9% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 17.0% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $39,306
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $79,800 Median rent / month $725 Owner occupied 78.1% Renter occupied 21.9% Vacant 44.1% Single-family detached 75.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.6% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 3.6% 1990–1999 12.6% 1980–1989 17.1% 1970–1979 12.8% 1960–1969 22.3% 1950–1959 13.7% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 12.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.2% 1 bedroom 13.1% 2 bedrooms 29.1% 3 bedrooms 37.6% 4 bedrooms 14.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.2% 1 vehicle 50.2% 2 vehicles 24.4% 3 or more 22.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 12.9% Electricity 61.4% Propane / LP gas 17.4% Wood 4.5% Solar 1.6% No fuel used 2.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 142 45.7% Cohabiting couple 3 1.0% Male householder, no spouse 94 30.2% Female householder, no spouse 72 23.2% Households with children under 18 34 10.9% Households with seniors (65+) 184 59.2% Average household size 1.76
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 7.1% 10.3% Married 62.5% 56.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 12.0% 17.5% Divorced 18.4% 15.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
37.9%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.9% Bachelor's or higher 20.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 5.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 36 62.1% High school 14 24.1% College / grad school 5 8.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.0%
Public administration
16.0%
Agriculture & mining
13.3%
Transportation & utilities
13.3%
Professional & management
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.7% Service 9.4% Sales & office 22.1% Natural resources & construction 10.5% Production & transportation 29.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.2% Government 29.8% Self-employed 9.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 52.8% Carpool 29.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.3% Work from home 15.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 44.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
24.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 58.8% Retirement income 30.2% Supplemental Security 3.9% Cash public assistance 3.5% Food stamps / SNAP 0.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 43.4% High cholesterol 42.6% Diabetes 14.6% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 31.4% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.4% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 19.4% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 22.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 56.3% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 15.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 75 15.4%
Disability % Any disability 23.6% Under 18 6.7% 18–64 years 15.7% 65 and over 35.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.0% Public insurance 53.1% No insurance 9.9% Uninsured under 19 6.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 536 98.2% Spanish 10 1.9% Other Indo-European 10 1.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 532 97.4% Born in same state 527 96.5% Born in different state 458 83.9% Foreign born 5 0.9% Naturalized citizen 14 2.6% Not a US citizen 14 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 101 18.5% Italian 76 13.9%
Ancestry Count % French 36 6.6% Irish 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 57.0% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79506
What city is ZIP code 79506 in?
ZIP code 79506 is primarily assigned to Blackwell, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79506 in?
ZIP code 79506 falls within Nolan County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79506 have an older population?
45% of residents in ZIP code 79506 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79506 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 79506 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79506?
22% of residents in ZIP code 79506 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79506 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 79506 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 79506 in?
ZIP code 79506 observes the CST timezone.
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