79022 ZIP Code — Dalhart, TX

Dallam County, Texas

ZIP code 79022 is located in Dalhart, Texas, within Dallam County. It covers approximately 1,965.88 square miles and serves a population of 10,672 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79022

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,880.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79022 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

10,672

population

1,965.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dalhart	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79087 Texline (18 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	10,672
Population density	10,672 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	1,965.88 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	36.2629
Longitude	-102.6019
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	41.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	38.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	17.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,672

Population

10,672

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$75,880

Median household income

$27,798

Per capita income

$143,700

Median home value

$1,113

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

3,171

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

465

Under 5

363

601

5–9

469

417

10–14

325

264

15–19

206

175

20–24

136

933

25–34

728

1,074

35–44

838

705

45–54

550

515

55–59

402

161

60–64

125

360

65–74

280

281

75–84

220

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,956	27.7%
18 and over	7,716	72.3%
65 and over	1,220	11.4%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.5%

Hispanic or Latino 16.2%

Two or more races 12.5%

Other race 7.1%

Black or African American 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,571	59.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2,060	16.2%
Two or more races	1,588	12.5%
Other race	907	7.1%
Black or African American	401	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	191	1.5%
Asian	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	41.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	38.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	17.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$75,880

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,700
Median rent / month	$1,113
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.8%
Electricity	32.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,995	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	106	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	583	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	510	16.0%
Households with children under 18	1,052	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	813	25.5%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	17.2%
Married	52.2%	65.9%
Separated	2.7%	1.1%
Widowed	1.8%	7.4%
Divorced	11.5%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	175	7.5%
Kindergarten	28	1.2%
Elementary school	1,631	70.0%
High school	323	13.9%
College / grad school	173	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.9%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Professional & management 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Other services 0.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.8

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 60.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	20.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	31.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.3%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	557	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.2%
Public insurance	28.1%
No insurance	25.2%
Uninsured under 19	22.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,844	92.2%
Spanish	1,166	11.8%
Other Indo-European	1,130	11.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	35	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,697	81.5%
Born in same state	8,576	80.4%
Born in different state	5,906	55.3%
Foreign born	121	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,975	18.5%
Not a US citizen	567	28.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,226	11.5%
Italian	781	7.3%
Arab	448	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	110	1%
English	66	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79022

What city is ZIP code 79022 in?

ZIP code 79022 is primarily assigned to Dalhart, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79022 in?

ZIP code 79022 falls within Dallam County, Texas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79022?

The median home value in ZIP code 79022 is $143,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 79022?

ZIP code 79022 has an estimated population of 10,672 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79022?

The median household income in ZIP code 79022 is $75,880, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79022 in?

ZIP code 79022 observes the CST timezone.