Childress County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
6,736
population (2021)
-4.3%
pop change since 2010
48075
FIPS code
Childress County ZIP code map
About Childress County
Childress County is located in Texas and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,736 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.3% from 7,041 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Childress County is 48075.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,736 |
| 2010 population | 7,041 |
| Change | -4.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48075 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Childress County
ZIP codes for Childress County, TX (2)
Demographics & statistics
6,857
Population
33.0
Median age
$55,465
Median household income
$28,463
Per capita income
$54,600
Median home value
$429
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
2,288
Housing units
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
204
Under 5
169
215
5–9
177
179
10–14
147
136
15–19
112
254
20–24
210
1,063
25–34
876
525
35–44
432
315
45–54
260
167
55–59
137
157
60–64
130
325
65–74
267
159
75–84
131
60
85+
50
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,257 | 9.3% |
| 18 and over | 5,600 | 90.8% |
| 65 and over | 992 | 41.5% |
| Median age | 33.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.5%
Hispanic or Latino
16.2%
Two or more races
13.7%
Black or African American
5.8%
Other race
4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,869 | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,321 | 16.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,121 | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 478 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 374 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
6.7%
$50k–$75k
6.3%
$75k–$100k
4.9%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k+
40.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 4.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.7% |
| $200k+ | 40.5% |
| Median income | $55,465 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
46.6%
$50k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
5.4%
$300k–$500k
5.3%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $54,600 |
| Median rent / month | $429 |
| Owner occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter occupied | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 39.0% |
| Single-family detached | 90.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 55.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.1% |
| 3 or more | 26.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.3% |
| Electricity | 16.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 53.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 943 | 74.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 56 | 1.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 441 | 11.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 491 | 12.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 663 | 17.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 723 | 56.6% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 13.4% |
| Married | 64.7% | 72.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
12.2%
Associate's degree
2.9%
Bachelor's degree
50.7%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 52.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11 | 0.7% |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 444 | 25.9% |
| High school | 294 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 61 | 3.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
59.4%
Education & healthcare
13.2%
Retail trade
5.7%
Public administration
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Professional & management
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Construction
2.5%
Other services
2.2%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 67.4% |
| Service | 6.3% |
| Sales & office | 10.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 6.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 32.9% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 56.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 49.7% |
| Carpool | 2.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.6 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
6.2%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
12.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 57.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 17.4% |
| High cholesterol | 17.3% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 4.5% |
| Arthritis | 11.5% |
| Kidney disease | 1.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 3.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 10.1% |
| No physical activity | 13.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 7.8% |
| Poor physical health | 6.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 34.6% |
| Visited dentist | 24.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 43.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 217 | 2.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 24.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.8% |
| Public insurance | 49.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,484 | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 279 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 279 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,270 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 6,194 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 5,036 | 75.5% |
| Foreign born | 76 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 587 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 105 | 9.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 556 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 394 | 5.7% |
| Italian | 255 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 59 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.2% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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