79323 ZIP Code — Denver City, TX

Yoakum County, Texas

ZIP code 79323 is located in Denver City, Texas, within Yoakum County. It covers approximately 191.60 square miles and serves a population of 7,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806/432.

About ZIP code 79323

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $71,723.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% 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. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.

7,275

population

191.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79323 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79323

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79323. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Denver City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79355 Plains (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	7,275
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	501

Geography
Land area	191.60 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.0454
Longitude	-102.8296
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806/432

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	37.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	22.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	10.0%	8.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,275

Population

People per sq mi

28.3

Median age

$71,723

Median household income

$32,094

Per capita income

$176,000

Median home value

$826

Median monthly rent

62.9%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,762

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

284

Under 5

326

476

5–9

545

229

10–14

263

228

15–19

261

328

20–24

377

385

25–34

442

537

35–44

616

277

45–54

318

159

55–59

182

186

60–64

214

199

65–74

228

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,450	33.7%
18 and over	4,825	66.3%
65 and over	642	8.8%
Median age	28.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46%

Hispanic or Latino 26%

Two or more races 18.9%

Other race 7.1%

Black or African American 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	4,522	46%
Hispanic or Latino	2,554	26%
Two or more races	1,855	18.9%
Other race	699	7.1%
Black or African American	120	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	79	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	37.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	22.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	10.0%	8.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 18.3%

$35k–$50k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	18.3%
$35k–$50k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$71,723

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 29.3%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,000
Median rent / month	$826
Owner occupied	62.9%
Renter occupied	37.1%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.5%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.1%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	35.0%
4 bedrooms	24.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.9%
Electricity	67.5%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,365	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	68	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	245	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	769	31.4%
Households with children under 18	1,480	60.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	428	17.5%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	27.9%
Married	62.1%	54.9%
Separated	2.5%	3.0%
Widowed	2.0%	5.0%
Divorced	6.9%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	244	10.9%
Kindergarten	139	6.2%
Elementary school	1,037	46.2%
High school	327	14.6%
College / grad school	498	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.5%

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Construction 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Professional & management 5.1%

Retail trade 4.4%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Other services 0.8%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	8.0%
Natural resources & construction	31.1%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 5.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.9%
Retirement income	5.8%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	40.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	46.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	20.9%
No insurance	22.8%
Uninsured under 19	16.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,665	91.6%
Spanish	1,637	24.6%
Other Indo-European	1,328	19.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	309	4.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,383	74.0%
Born in same state	5,148	70.8%
Born in different state	4,163	57.2%
Foreign born	235	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,892	26.0%
Not a US citizen	413	21.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	226	3.1%
French	182	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	108	1.5%
Polish	27	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79323

What city is ZIP code 79323 in?

ZIP code 79323 is primarily assigned to Denver City, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79323 in?

ZIP code 79323 falls within Yoakum County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79323 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 79323 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79323?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 79323?

Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 79323 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79323?

The median home value in ZIP code 79323 is $176,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79323 in?

ZIP code 79323 observes the CST timezone.