Deaf Smith County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
18,329
population (2021)
-5.4%
pop change since 2010
48117
FIPS code
Deaf Smith County ZIP code map
About Deaf Smith County
Deaf Smith County is located in Texas and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,329 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.4% from 19,372 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Deaf Smith County is 48117.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,329 |
| 2010 population | 19,372 |
| Change | -5.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48117 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Deaf Smith County
ZIP codes for Deaf Smith County, TX (2)
Demographics & statistics
19,047
Population
32.1
Median age
$51,793
Median household income
$23,116
Per capita income
$117,050
Median home value
$971
Median monthly rent
73.0%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
5,030
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
768
Under 5
824
813
5–9
873
807
10–14
866
780
15–19
838
652
20–24
699
1,222
25–34
1,311
1,061
35–44
1,140
980
45–54
1,053
507
55–59
544
420
60–64
451
697
65–74
748
326
75–84
351
152
85+
164
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,856 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,191 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,438 | 23.8% |
| Median age | 32.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.1%
Hispanic or Latino
25.8%
Two or more races
19.3%
Other race
7%
Black or African American
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,837 | 46.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,623 | 25.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,966 | 19.3% |
| Other race | 1,790 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 266 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 102 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
20.9%
$35k–$50k
23.1%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 23.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $51,793 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.0%
$50k–$100k
24.9%
$100k–$150k
34.5%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k–$300k
9.4%
$300k–$500k
4.3%
$500k–$1M
0.2%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,050 |
| Median rent / month | $971 |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
| Single-family detached | 77.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 14.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 27.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.5% |
| Electricity | 41.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 15.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,395 | 66.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 222 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,202 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,348 | 15.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,565 | 32.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,628 | 38.2% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 19.5% |
| Married | 59.8% | 59.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.3%
Some HS, no diploma
9.4%
HS graduate
47.9%
Some college, no degree
14.7%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 432 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 342 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,565 | 41.1% |
| High school | 1,304 | 35.6% |
| College / grad school | 521 | 13.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Retail trade
13.3%
Agriculture & mining
10.4%
Construction
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Other services
7.3%
Professional & management
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Public administration
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.9% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 26.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.3% |
| Production & transportation | 21.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.1% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.1%
Under 18 years
18.3%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
22.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 29.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.9% |
| No health insurance | 32.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 51.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 458 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.6% |
| Public insurance | 41.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,455 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 2,706 | 9.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,693 | 8.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,885 | 89.2% |
| Born in same state | 15,816 | 88.9% |
| Born in different state | 13,464 | 68.1% |
| Foreign born | 69 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,162 | 10.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 756 | 14.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 630 | 3.3% |
| French | 517 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 502 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 92 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 60 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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