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Howard County
Forsan, TX
79733
79733 ZIP Code — Forsan, TX
Howard County, Texas
ZIP code 79733 is located in
Forsan ,
Texas ,
within Howard County .
It covers approximately 0.29 square miles and serves a population of
397 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79733
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $73,333. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79733 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
397
Population density
1,369 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
227
Geography
Land area
0.29 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
32.1209
Longitude
-101.3574
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
24.8%
42.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
55.2%
35.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
18.1%
19.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.9%
3.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$73,333
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 137 34.5% 18 and over 260 65.5% 65 and over 56 14.1% Median age 27.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 196 35.3% Hispanic or Latino 158 28.5% Two or more races 115 20.7% Other race 71 12.8% Black or African American 14 2.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
24.8%
42.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
55.2%
35.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
18.1%
19.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.9%
3.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.6% $15k–$25k 5.2% $25k–$35k 9.5% $35k–$50k 5.2% $50k–$75k 23.3% $75k–$100k 22.4% $100k–$150k 22.4% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $73,333
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $385 Owner occupied 43.1% Renter occupied 56.9% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 79.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.7% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 3.10
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.8% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 2.6% 1970–1979 38.8% 1960–1969 0.9% 1950–1959 14.7% 1940–1949 21.6% 1939 or earlier 6.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 21.6% 3 bedrooms 56.0% 4 bedrooms 22.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.6% 1 vehicle 33.6% 2 vehicles 25.0% 3 or more 38.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 51.7% Electricity 48.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 63 54.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 17 14.7% Female householder, no spouse 36 31.0% Households with children under 18 71 61.2% Households with seniors (65+) 37 31.9% Average household size 3.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.0% 31.1% Married 40.9% 53.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.3% 3.9% Divorced 18.7% 11.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
46.5%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.3% Bachelor's or higher 9.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 2.4% Kindergarten 29 34.9% Elementary school 30 36.1% High school 16 19.3% College / grad school 6 7.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
29.2%
Public administration
25.3%
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.7% Service 32.0% Sales & office 5.1% Natural resources & construction 4.5% Production & transportation 42.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 52.2% Government 47.8% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.3% Carpool 4.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.7% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 11.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
15.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.9% Retirement income 7.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.8% High blood pressure 31.2% High cholesterol 32.9% Diabetes 9.5% Heart disease 5.8% Stroke 2.5% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 21.6% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 5.9% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 19.8% No physical activity 21.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 13.8% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 9.8% No health insurance 22.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.0% Visited dentist 59.7% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 12.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 8 3.1%
Disability % Any disability 14.5% Under 18 13.9% 18–64 years 3.5% 65 and over 55.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.5% Public insurance 22.3% No insurance 22.6% Uninsured under 19 17.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 337 84.9% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 394 99.2% Born in same state 394 99.2% Born in different state 287 72.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 51 12.8% Arab 23 5.8%
Ancestry Count % French 13 3.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.2% Internet access 94.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79733
What city is ZIP code 79733 in?
ZIP code 79733 is primarily assigned to Forsan, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79733 in?
ZIP code 79733 falls within Howard County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79733 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 79733 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79733?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 79733 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 79733 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 79733?
ZIP code 79733 has an estimated population of 397 residents, with a density of 1,364 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79733 in?
ZIP code 79733 observes the CST timezone.
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