Cochran County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
2,516
population (2021)
-19.5%
pop change since 2010
48079
FIPS code
Cochran County ZIP code map
About Cochran County
Cochran County is located in Texas and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 2,516 as of 2021,
a decrease of
19.5% from 3,127 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cochran County is 48079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 2,516 |
| 2010 population | 3,127 |
| Change | -19.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48079 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cochran County
ZIP codes for Cochran County, TX (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79314 | Bledsoe | Cochran | View map |
| 79346 | Morton | Cochran | View map |
| 79379 | Whiteface | Cochran | View map |
Demographics & statistics
1,790
Population
37.6
Median age
$39,850
Median household income
$24,241
Per capita income
$44,500
Median home value
$671
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
27.6%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
691
Housing units
8.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
83
Under 5
77
71
5–9
67
44
10–14
41
67
15–19
63
24
20–24
23
131
25–34
123
169
35–44
158
69
45–54
65
56
55–59
52
55
60–64
51
83
65–74
78
56
75–84
52
17
85+
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 442 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,348 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 301 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.6%
Hispanic or Latino
24.7%
Two or more races
21%
Black or African American
4.8%
Other race
4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,060 | 44.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 586 | 24.7% |
| Two or more races | 500 | 21% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 112 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
11.1%
$10k–$15k
9.5%
$15k–$25k
14.6%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
18.7%
$50k–$75k
11.6%
$75k–$100k
9.2%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $39,850 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
54.4%
$50k–$100k
29.4%
$100k–$150k
5.0%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k–$300k
1.3%
$300k–$500k
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $44,500 |
| Median rent / month | $671 |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% |
| Vacant | 22.2% |
| Single-family detached | 87.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 30.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 13.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.8% |
| Electricity | 25.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.4% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 291 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 34 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 209 | 28.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 205 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 278 | 37.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 248 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 30.6% |
| Married | 46.9% | 42.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.6%
Some HS, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
35.7%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
7.1%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 70.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 22 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 49 | 15.3% |
| Elementary school | 166 | 51.7% |
| High school | 68 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 16 | 5.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
23.6%
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Public administration
10.4%
Construction
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Retail trade
8.1%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Professional & management
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Other services
1.9%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.4% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.1% |
| Production & transportation | 18.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.4% |
| Government | 23.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 18.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
27.6%
Under 18 years
29.9%
18 and over
26.8%
Married-couple families
15.5%
Female-led households
48.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.6% |
| Retirement income | 11.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.3% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 37.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 28.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 16.5% |
| No health insurance | 41.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 40.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Teeth loss | 24.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 68 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 55.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 43.2% |
| Public insurance | 44.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,630 | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 290 | 17.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 240 | 14.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 50 | 3.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,499 | 83.7% |
| Born in same state | 1,485 | 83.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,297 | 72.5% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 291 | 16.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 57 | 19.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 131 | 7.3% |
| Italian | 128 | 7.2% |
| French | 54 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 3 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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