79738 ZIP Code — Gail, TX

Borden County, Texas

ZIP code 79738 is located in Gail, Texas, within Borden County. It covers approximately 316.33 square miles and serves a population of 326 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79738

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($80,179) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 79738 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

326

population

316.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79738

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gail	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79517 Fluvanna (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	326
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	316.33 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	32.7432
Longitude	-101.4484
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	22.0%	22.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	59.3%	59.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	13.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	5.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

326

Population

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$80,179

Median household income

$31,827

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

61.7%

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	131	40.2%
18 and over	195	59.8%
65 and over	54	16.6%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.6%

Two or more races 15.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 3%

Group	Count	%
White	265	78.6%
Two or more races	51	15.1%
Hispanic or Latino	11	3.3%
Black or African American	10	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.0%	22.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	59.3%	59.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	13.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	5.1%	7.8%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 27.6%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	27.6%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$80,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.0%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	23.4%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.6%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	62.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	71.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	93.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	5	5.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1	1.1%
Households with children under 18	44	50.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	33.3%
Average household size	3.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	29.7%
Married	75.0%	68.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	0.8%
Divorced	0.9%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 16.4%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 41.0%

Graduate / professional 20.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	61.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	31	22.3%
Elementary school	49	35.3%
High school	53	38.1%
College / grad school	6	4.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Agriculture & mining 27.6%

Other services 12.2%

Public administration 8.1%

Professional & management 6.5%

Retail trade 5.7%

Construction 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	38.2%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.3%
Government	34.1%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	23.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.0%
Public insurance	21.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	316	96.9%
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)	321	98.5%
Born in same state	321	98.5%
Born in different state	260	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.5%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	75	23%
Italian	51	15.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	7.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.7%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79738

What city is ZIP code 79738 in?

ZIP code 79738 is primarily assigned to Gail, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79738 in?

ZIP code 79738 falls within Borden County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79738 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 79738 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79738?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 79738?

ZIP code 79738 has an estimated population of 326 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79738?

The median household income in ZIP code 79738 is $80,179, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79738 in?

ZIP code 79738 observes the CST timezone.