Castro County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
7,374
population (2021)
-8.5%
pop change since 2010
48069
FIPS code
Castro County ZIP code map
About Castro County
Castro County is located in Texas and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,374 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.5% from 8,062 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Castro County is 48069.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,374 |
| 2010 population | 8,062 |
| Change | -8.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48069 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Castro County
ZIP codes for Castro County, TX (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79027 | Dimmitt | Castro | View map |
| 79043 | Hart | Castro | View map |
| 79063 | Nazareth | Castro | View map |
| 79085 | Summerfield | Castro | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,983
Population
34.7
Median age
$62,169
Median household income
$25,836
Per capita income
$115,900
Median home value
$818
Median monthly rent
69.3%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
1,946
Housing units
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
286
Under 5
262
308
5–9
283
263
10–14
241
357
15–19
328
195
20–24
179
425
25–34
389
428
35–44
392
370
45–54
339
195
55–59
179
228
60–64
209
362
65–74
332
206
75–84
188
20
85+
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,983 | 29.1% |
| 18 and over | 5,000 | 70.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,127 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 34.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.7%
Hispanic or Latino
20.9%
Two or more races
19.2%
Other race
5%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,651 | 52.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,846 | 20.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,693 | 19.2% |
| Other race | 442 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
25.0%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $62,169 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.1%
$50k–$100k
26.8%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k–$300k
9.3%
$300k–$500k
11.4%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,900 |
| Median rent / month | $818 |
| Owner occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter occupied | 30.7% |
| Vacant | 15.6% |
| Single-family detached | 79.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 13.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% |
| 3 or more | 34.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.7% |
| Electricity | 35.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,282 | 60.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 109 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 271 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 588 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 897 | 40.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 658 | 31.9% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.7% | 29.0% |
| Married | 57.0% | 50.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
35.2%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.1%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 131 | 10.0% |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 960 | 46.6% |
| High school | 502 | 28.5% |
| College / grad school | 231 | 9.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
26.9%
Education & healthcare
15.6%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Construction
5.4%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Public administration
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.9% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.1% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 18.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 13.8% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
12.9%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
28.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 13.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 30.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 34.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.5% |
| Visited dentist | 49.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 399 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.2% |
| 18–64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 and over | 27.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.3% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,435 | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 787 | 11.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 756 | 11.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 31 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,843 | 86.1% |
| Born in same state | 5,824 | 85.9% |
| Born in different state | 4,927 | 72.9% |
| Foreign born | 19 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,140 | 13.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 399 | 23.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 380 | 5.4% |
| French | 242 | 3.5% |
| Italian | 127 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 8 | 0.1% |
| English | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.0% |
| Internet access | 89.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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