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Lipscomb County
Follett, TX
79034
79034 ZIP Code — Follett, TX
Lipscomb County, Texas
ZIP code 79034 is located in
Follett ,
Texas ,
within Lipscomb County .
It covers approximately 297.26 square miles and serves a population of
510 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79034
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 $115,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,625. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% 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. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 79034 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
510
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
295
Geography
Land area
297.26 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
36.3672
Longitude
-100.1787
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.9%
37.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
37.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.2%
20.3%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.6%
4.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$80,625
Median household income
$115,600
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 152 29.8% 18 and over 358 70.2% 65 and over 100 19.6% Median age 36.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Group Count % White 491 94.2% Two or more races 15 2.9% Hispanic or Latino 11 2.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.9%
37.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
37.6%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.2%
20.3%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.6%
4.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.6% $10k–$15k 3.2% $15k–$25k 3.7% $25k–$35k 3.7% $35k–$50k 13.8% $50k–$75k 19.0% $75k–$100k 20.1% $100k–$150k 23.3% $150k–$200k 9.5% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $80,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $115,600 Median rent / month $690 Owner occupied 78.8% Renter occupied 21.2% Vacant 38.6% Single-family detached 95.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.5% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.2% 2000–2009 2.3% 1990–1999 1.9% 1980–1989 7.5% 1970–1979 18.2% 1960–1969 11.0% 1950–1959 14.6% 1940–1949 16.9% 1939 or earlier 23.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.2% 1 bedroom 1.3% 2 bedrooms 21.8% 3 bedrooms 50.3% 4 bedrooms 16.2% 5+ bedrooms 7.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 14.3% 2 vehicles 39.7% 3 or more 43.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 69.8% Electricity 14.3% Propane / LP gas 6.3% Wood 1.6% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 107 56.6% Cohabiting couple 20 10.6% Male householder, no spouse 24 12.7% Female householder, no spouse 38 20.1% Households with children under 18 73 38.6% Households with seniors (65+) 66 34.9% Average household size 2.70
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.8% 28.9% Married 64.7% 55.3% Separated 0.0% 1.3% Widowed 0.0% 5.3% Divorced 13.5% 9.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.0%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.0% Bachelor's or higher 27.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 7.4% Kindergarten 6 4.4% Elementary school 48 35.6% High school 51 37.8% College / grad school 20 14.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.8%
Agriculture & mining
17.4%
Public administration
16.6%
Transportation & utilities
11.1%
Professional & management
3.0%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.6% Service 24.3% Sales & office 14.9% Natural resources & construction 16.2% Production & transportation 11.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.0% Government 34.9% Self-employed 8.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.1% Carpool 6.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.8% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 20.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
3.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.0% Retirement income 23.8% Supplemental Security 3.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 38.7% High cholesterol 38.4% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 17.7% No physical activity 25.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 18.6% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 24.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.3% Visited dentist 54.6% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 16.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 11 3.1%
Disability % Any disability 12.7% Under 18 1.3% 18–64 years 7.0% 65 and over 45.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.9% Public insurance 28.8% No insurance 13.7% Uninsured under 19 18.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 490 96.1% Spanish 20 4.1% Other Indo-European 20 4.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 490 96.1% Born in same state 490 96.1% Born in different state 156 30.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 20 3.9% Not a US citizen 20 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 74 14.5% Italian 53 10.4% Arab 8 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Polish 3 0.6% English 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.1% Internet access 94.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79034
What city is ZIP code 79034 in?
ZIP code 79034 is primarily assigned to Follett, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79034 in?
ZIP code 79034 falls within Lipscomb County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79034 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 79034 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79034?
The median home value in ZIP code 79034 is $115,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 79034?
ZIP code 79034 has an estimated population of 510 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79034?
The median household income in ZIP code 79034 is $80,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79034 in?
ZIP code 79034 observes the CST timezone.
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