Dickens County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
1,740
population (2021)
-28.8%
pop change since 2010
48125
FIPS code
Dickens County ZIP code map
About Dickens County
Dickens County is located in Texas and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 1,740 as of 2021,
a decrease of
28.8% from 2,444 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Dickens County is 48125.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 1,740 |
| 2010 population | 2,444 |
| Change | -28.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48125 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Dickens County
ZIP codes for Dickens County, TX (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79220 | Afton | Dickens | View map |
| 79229 | Dickens | Dickens | View map |
| 79243 | Mcadoo | Dickens | View map |
| 79370 | Spur | Dickens | View map |
Demographics & statistics
1,654
Population
47.8
Median age
$45,811
Median household income
$28,682
Per capita income
$53,400
Median home value
$113
Median monthly rent
72.4%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
1,213
Housing units
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
57
Under 5
51
22
5–9
20
50
10–14
44
53
15–19
47
29
20–24
26
100
25–34
88
102
35–44
91
90
45–54
79
54
55–59
48
101
60–64
90
113
65–74
99
90
75–84
79
16
85+
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 316 | 15.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,338 | 84.3% |
| 65 and over | 412 | 23.7% |
| Median age | 47.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.5%
Hispanic or Latino
12.8%
Other race
9.2%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,355 | 71.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 242 | 12.8% |
| Other race | 174 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
23.9%
$35k–$50k
23.3%
$50k–$75k
22.3%
$75k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
8.4%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 23.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 23.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $45,811 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.9%
$50k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
39.9%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k–$300k
6.9%
$300k–$500k
0.4%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $53,400 |
| Median rent / month | $113 |
| Owner occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter occupied | 27.6% |
| Vacant | 45.6% |
| Single-family detached | 88.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.0% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.8% |
| Electricity | 37.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.2% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 340 | 57.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 22 | 2.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 152 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 180 | 22.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 152 | 21.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 293 | 37.8% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.4% | 8.8% |
| Married | 49.9% | 62.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 14.0% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
16.4%
HS graduate
28.7%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 113 | 34.5% |
| High school | 79 | 29.8% |
| College / grad school | 24 | 5.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
32.7%
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Construction
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Public administration
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Professional & management
3.5%
Retail trade
3.4%
Information
2.9%
Other services
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Manufacturing
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.3% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 9.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 41.3% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.9% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 12.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 3.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 11.0% |
| Other means | 3.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.7% |
| Retirement income | 33.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.5% |
| High cholesterol | 41.1% |
| Heart disease | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 31.0% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 30.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 15.2% |
| No health insurance | 26.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 49.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 19.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 87 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 29.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.8% |
| 18–64 years | 27.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.2% |
| Public insurance | 50.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 17.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,546 | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 57 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 55 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,574 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,571 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,333 | 75.4% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 80 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 31 | 36.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 174 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 136 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 106 | 6.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 17 | 1% |
| Polish | 5 | 0.3% |
| German | 3 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.7% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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