Dawson County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
12,413
population (2021)
-10.3%
pop change since 2010
48115
FIPS code
Dawson County ZIP code map
About Dawson County
Dawson County is located in Texas and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,413 as of 2021,
a decrease of
10.3% from 13,833 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Dawson County is 48115.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,413 |
| 2010 population | 13,833 |
| Change | -10.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48115 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Dawson County
ZIP codes for Dawson County, TX (2)
Demographics & statistics
11,941
Population
33.7
Median age
$42,350
Median household income
$21,585
Per capita income
$90,300
Median home value
$403
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
9.3%
Unemployment
3,582
Housing units
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
487
Under 5
369
492
5–9
372
486
10–14
368
431
15–19
326
572
20–24
433
1,110
25–34
841
852
35–44
645
706
45–54
535
397
55–59
301
304
60–64
230
537
65–74
406
287
75–84
217
135
85+
102
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,032 | 35.1% |
| 18 and over | 8,909 | 65.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,684 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 33.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.5%
Hispanic or Latino
22.6%
Two or more races
14.2%
Other race
9.7%
Black or African American
6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,175 | 46.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,490 | 22.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,188 | 14.2% |
| Other race | 1,502 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 994 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
14.6%
$15k–$25k
13.9%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $42,350 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
32.8%
$50k–$100k
22.9%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k–$300k
20.0%
$300k–$500k
1.2%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,300 |
| Median rent / month | $403 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.2% |
| Vacant | 24.0% |
| Single-family detached | 82.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 11.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 33.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.9% |
| Electricity | 29.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,642 | 61.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 301 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 834 | 13.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,240 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,258 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,202 | 37.9% |
| Average household size | 3.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 20.7% |
| Married | 54.3% | 60.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 7.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
23.5%
Some HS, no diploma
19.1%
HS graduate
24.9%
Some college, no degree
13.8%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
9.4%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 57.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 246 | 21.0% |
| Kindergarten | 193 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,472 | 35.2% |
| High school | 699 | 31.0% |
| College / grad school | 427 | 7.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
24.0%
Education & healthcare
15.1%
Retail trade
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Construction
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Public administration
6.0%
Other services
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Professional & management
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Manufacturing
1.3%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.3% |
| Service | 21.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.5% |
| Government | 20.8% |
| Self-employed | 11.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.8% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
24.5%
Under 18 years
30.3%
18 and over
21.4%
Married-couple families
17.2%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.5% |
| Retirement income | 11.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 31.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 35.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 48.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 363 | 2.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 19.1% |
| 65 and over | 54.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.1% |
| Public insurance | 47.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,085 | 79.3% |
| Spanish | 962 | 19.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 824 | 15.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 126 | 3.9% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,305 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 11,268 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 10,146 | 83.6% |
| Foreign born | 37 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 636 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 228 | 33.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 736 | 6.2% |
| Italian | 549 | 4.6% |
| French | 352 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 23 | 0.2% |
| English | 19 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.7% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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