79739 ZIP Code — Garden City, TX

Glasscock County, Texas

ZIP code 79739 is located in Garden City, Texas, within Glasscock County. It covers approximately 434.65 square miles and serves a population of 939 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79739

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $260,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $125,125. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

939

population

434.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garden City	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	939
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	434.65 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	31.8692
Longitude	-101.5203
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	432

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	41.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	17.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	31.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	10.4%	10.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

939

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$125,125

Median household income

$49,378

Per capita income

$260,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

58.2%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

249

Housing units

38.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	245	26.1%
18 and over	694	73.9%
65 and over	94	10.0%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.2%

Hispanic or Latino 25.9%

Two or more races 21.6%

Other race 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	611	48.2%
Hispanic or Latino	328	25.9%
Two or more races	274	21.6%
Other race	54	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	41.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	17.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	31.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	10.4%	10.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 22.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	26.1%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	22.3%
Median income	$125,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 17.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	58.2%
Renter occupied	41.8%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	22.3%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	1.3%
3 bedrooms	76.2%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.7%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	79.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Fuel oil	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	264	75.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	82	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3	0.9%
Households with children under 18	130	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	19.5%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	2.4%
Married	70.2%	95.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	0.7%
Divorced	5.6%	1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 14.9%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 29.5%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	38.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	22.2%
Kindergarten	10	5.3%
Elementary school	92	48.7%
High school	43	22.8%
College / grad school	2	1.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 43.5%

Construction 18.0%

Education & healthcare 12.5%

Professional & management 12.3%

Other services 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	2.0%
Sales & office	7.0%
Natural resources & construction	34.8%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	3.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	12.6%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	30.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	10.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	18.1%
No insurance	24.8%
Uninsured under 19	45.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	875	93.2%
Spanish	100	11.4%
Other Indo-European	100	11.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	833	88.7%
Born in same state	809	86.2%
Born in different state	699	74.4%
Foreign born	24	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	106	11.3%
Not a US citizen	8	7.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	65	6.9%
Italian	43	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79739

What city is ZIP code 79739 in?

ZIP code 79739 is primarily assigned to Garden City, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79739 in?

ZIP code 79739 falls within Glasscock County, Texas.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79739?

The median household income in ZIP code 79739 is $125,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 79739?

ZIP code 79739 has an estimated population of 939 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79739?

The median home value in ZIP code 79739 is $260,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 79739 in?

ZIP code 79739 observes the CST timezone.