79201 ZIP Code — Childress, TX

Childress County, Texas

ZIP code 79201 is located in Childress, Texas, within Childress County. It covers approximately 875.55 square miles and serves a population of 6,799 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940/806.

About ZIP code 79201

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 $109,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $55,938. 38% 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.

College attainment at 14% 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. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79201 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,799

population

875.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79201 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79201

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Childress	Acceptable
Childress	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79259 Tell (5 mi) 79261 Turkey (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,799
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	875.55 sq mi
Water area	19.97 sq mi
Latitude	34.3672
Longitude	-100.3566
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	940/806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	54.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	27.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	15.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,799

Population

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$55,938

Median household income

$27,674

Per capita income

$109,200

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

2,249

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

243

Under 5

130

255

5–9

137

212

10–14

114

161

15–19

302

20–24

162

1,261

25–34

678

622

35–44

335

374

45–54

201

198

55–59

106

175

60–64

385

65–74

207

163

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,257	18.5%
18 and over	5,542	81.5%
65 and over	952	14.0%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.2%

Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

Two or more races 13.8%

Black or African American 5.9%

Other race 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,811	59.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,321	16.3%
Two or more races	1,121	13.8%
Black or African American	478	5.9%
Other race	374	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%
Asian	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	54.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	27.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	15.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$55,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,200
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	31.7%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	23.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.5%
Electricity	33.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	922	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	56	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	441	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	491	25.7%
Households with children under 18	663	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	707	37.0%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.1%	26.8%
Married	29.3%	44.2%
Separated	3.6%	1.8%
Widowed	4.1%	16.8%
Divorced	7.9%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	1.3%
Kindergarten	47	5.5%
Elementary school	444	51.8%
High school	294	34.3%
College / grad school	61	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Agriculture & mining 18.7%

Retail trade 11.3%

Public administration 10.3%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Professional & management 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 24.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	32.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	217	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	29.7%
No insurance	20.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,426	94.5%
Spanish	279	4.3%
Other Indo-European	279	4.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,212	91.4%
Born in same state	6,136	90.2%
Born in different state	4,991	73.4%
Foreign born	76	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	587	8.6%
Not a US citizen	105	17.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	538	7.9%
Arab	394	5.8%
Italian	255	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	0.9%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.1%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79201

What city is ZIP code 79201 in?

ZIP code 79201 is primarily assigned to Childress, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79201 in?

ZIP code 79201 falls within Childress County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79201?

14% 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 79201 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 79201 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79201?

The median home value in ZIP code 79201 is $109,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 79201?

ZIP code 79201 has an estimated population of 6,799 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79201 in?

ZIP code 79201 observes the CST timezone.