79229 ZIP Code — Dickens, TX

Dickens County, Texas

ZIP code 79229 is located in Dickens, Texas, within Dickens County. It covers approximately 211.26 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79229

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $27,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,917. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 79229 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

255

population

211.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79229 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79229

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dickens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79370 Spur (7.3 mi) 79243 Mcadoo (13.5 mi) 79518 Girard (19 mi) 79256 Roaring Springs (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	255
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	211.26 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	33.6168
Longitude	-100.7789
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	57.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	25.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

255

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$42,917

Median household income

$30,145

Per capita income

$27,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

211

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	26	10.2%
18 and over	229	89.8%
65 and over	57	22.4%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Black or African American 9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	206	77.2%
Black or African American	24	9%
Hispanic or Latino	12	4.5%
Other race	11	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	1.9%
Two or more races	4	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	57.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	25.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 33.9%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	33.9%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
Median income	$42,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.0%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$27,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	43.1%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	39.4%
3 bedrooms	31.2%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	21.0%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	35.5%
Propane / LP gas	58.9%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	24	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	42	33.9%
Households with children under 18	18	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	33.1%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	22.6%
Married	53.8%	38.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.1%
Divorced	18.3%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	6.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	43.8%
High school	8	50.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Information 9.3%

Public administration 9.3%

Construction 8.3%

Retail trade 7.4%

Professional & management 7.4%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	10.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	50.6

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 36.8%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 71.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	47.6%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	25.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.6%
Under 18	26.9%
18–64 years	33.8%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	46.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	245	96.1%
Spanish	2	0.8%
Other Indo-European	2	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	251	98.4%
Born in same state	251	98.4%
Born in different state	217	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.6%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	18.4%
English	15	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	5.1%
French	11	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.6%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79229

What city is ZIP code 79229 in?

ZIP code 79229 is primarily assigned to Dickens, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79229 in?

ZIP code 79229 falls within Dickens County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79229 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 79229 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79229?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79229?

19% of residents in ZIP code 79229 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79229 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 79229 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 79229 in?

ZIP code 79229 observes the CST timezone.