79512 ZIP Code — Colorado City, TX

Mitchell County, Texas

ZIP code 79512 is located in Colorado City, Texas, within Mitchell County. It covers approximately 599.99 square miles and serves a population of 7,879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79512

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($49,602) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79512 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,879

population

599.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79512 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79512

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colorado City	Acceptable
Colorado City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79565 Westbrook (8.2 mi) 79532 Loraine (9 mi) 79526 Hermleigh (18 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	7,879
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	335

Geography
Land area	599.99 sq mi
Water area	4.85 sq mi
Latitude	32.4014
Longitude	-100.8943
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	53.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	26.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.4%	6.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,879

Population

People per sq mi

32.1

Median age

$49,602

Median household income

$23,712

Per capita income

$84,100

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

2,572

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

300

Under 5

233

254

5–9

196

10–14

222

15–19

172

851

20–24

660

752

25–34

582

388

35–44

301

485

45–54

375

270

55–59

209

197

60–64

152

345

65–74

268

194

75–84

150

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,317	16.7%
18 and over	6,562	83.3%
65 and over	1,131	14.4%
Median age	32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56%

Two or more races 14.7%

Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

Black or African American 7.6%

Other race 6.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,141	56%
Two or more races	1,346	14.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,301	14.2%
Black or African American	695	7.6%
Other race	621	6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	69	0.8%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	53.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	26.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	13.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.4%	6.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$49,602

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.7%

$50k–$100k 40.8%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,100
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	36.0%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	24.8%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	48.3%
3 bedrooms	33.5%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.2%
Electricity	51.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	911	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	38	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	407	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	697	34.0%
Households with children under 18	462	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	687	33.5%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.7%	43.9%
Married	34.0%	29.8%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	12.8%
Divorced	21.7%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	5.9%
Kindergarten	24	1.9%
Elementary school	488	37.8%
High school	397	30.7%
College / grad school	307	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Public administration 10.9%

Construction 9.8%

Professional & management 5.2%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	35.6%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	19.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	20.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	37.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.7%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	84.6%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.7%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	28.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,346	93.2%
Spanish	428	5.8%
Other Indo-European	421	5.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,652	97.1%
Born in same state	7,641	97.0%
Born in different state	6,415	81.4%
Foreign born	11	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	227	2.9%
Not a US citizen	110	48.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	540	6.9%
Arab	454	5.8%
Italian	439	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	69	0.9%
Polish	30	0.4%
Dutch	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.1%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79512

What city is ZIP code 79512 in?

ZIP code 79512 is primarily assigned to Colorado City, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79512 in?

ZIP code 79512 falls within Mitchell County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79512?

9% 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 79512 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 79512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79512?

The median home value in ZIP code 79512 is $84,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 79512?

ZIP code 79512 has an estimated population of 7,879 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79512 in?

ZIP code 79512 observes the CST timezone.