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Howard County
Coahoma, TX
79511
79511 ZIP Code — Coahoma, TX
Howard County, Texas
ZIP code 79511 is located in
Coahoma ,
Texas ,
within Howard County .
It covers approximately 261.07 square miles and serves a population of
1,044 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79511
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 $186,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $81,071. 32% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 79511 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
1,044
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
227
Geography
Land area
261.07 sq mi
Water area
0.73 sq mi
Latitude
32.4040
Longitude
-101.2787
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.6%
42.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
35.2%
35.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
26.7%
19.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.6%
3.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$81,071
Median household income
$186,900
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 348 33.3% 18 and over 696 66.7% 65 and over 191 18.3% Median age 37.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 965 89.2% Two or more races 55 5.1% Hispanic or Latino 38 3.5% Black or African American 12 1.1% Asian 5 0.5% Other race 4 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.6%
42.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
35.2%
35.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
26.7%
19.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.6%
3.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.5% $10k–$15k 4.7% $15k–$25k 4.7% $25k–$35k 5.3% $35k–$50k 4.2% $50k–$75k 27.8% $75k–$100k 9.2% $100k–$150k 20.8% $150k–$200k 12.8% $200k+ 8.1% Median income $81,071
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $186,900 Median rent / month $975 Owner occupied 85.3% Renter occupied 14.7% Vacant 31.7% Single-family detached 85.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.8% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 9.3% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 6.1% 1980–1989 8.9% 1970–1979 6.5% 1960–1969 30.2% 1950–1959 15.2% 1940–1949 9.7% 1939 or earlier 5.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.2% 2 bedrooms 19.7% 3 bedrooms 53.5% 4 bedrooms 18.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 26.9% 2 vehicles 34.7% 3 or more 37.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.4% Electricity 71.7% Propane / LP gas 1.1% Wood 5.0% Solar 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 282 78.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 30 8.3% Female householder, no spouse 48 13.3% Households with children under 18 164 45.6% Households with seniors (65+) 133 36.9% Average household size 2.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 12.2% 11.7% Married 77.2% 75.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.1% 6.6% Divorced 9.4% 6.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.7%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.6% Bachelor's or higher 27.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 24 7.6% Kindergarten 56 17.8% Elementary school 144 45.9% High school 59 18.8% College / grad school 31 9.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Agriculture & mining
27.0%
Transportation & utilities
10.3%
Professional & management
5.7%
Public administration
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.7% Service 12.6% Sales & office 20.4% Natural resources & construction 4.8% Production & transportation 23.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.6% Government 29.7% Self-employed 9.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.7% Carpool 13.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.6% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 17.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.7% Retirement income 32.2% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 3.6% Food stamps / SNAP 4.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.6% High blood pressure 36.7% High cholesterol 38.8% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 25.6% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 25.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.8% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 25.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.7% Visited dentist 54.4% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 84 12.1%
Disability % Any disability 17.3% Under 18 4.6% 18–64 years 8.1% 65 and over 64.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.1% Public insurance 33.4% No insurance 13.7% Uninsured under 19 22.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 959 91.9% 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) 1,039 99.5% Born in same state 1,027 98.4% Born in different state 881 84.4% Foreign born 12 1.1% Naturalized citizen 5 0.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 167 16% Arab 121 11.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 76 7.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.5% Internet access 96.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79511
What city is ZIP code 79511 in?
ZIP code 79511 is primarily assigned to Coahoma, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79511 in?
ZIP code 79511 falls within Howard County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79511 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 79511 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 79511 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 79511 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79511 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 79511 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79511?
The median home value in ZIP code 79511 is $186,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 79511 in?
ZIP code 79511 observes the CST timezone.
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