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Ector County
Goldsmith, TX
79741
79741 ZIP Code — Goldsmith, TX
Ector County, Texas
ZIP code 79741 is located in
Goldsmith ,
Texas ,
within Ector County .
It covers approximately 91.00 square miles and serves a population of
380 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79741
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $100,274.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 79741 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
380
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
135
Geography
Land area
91.00 sq mi
Water area
0.55 sq mi
Latitude
31.8692
Longitude
-102.6280
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.0%
39.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
34.7%
30.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
14.3%
25.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.2%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$100,274
Median household income
$208,800
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 112 29.5% 18 and over 268 70.5% 65 and over 31 8.2% Median age 38.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 376 98.9% Two or more races 4 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.0%
39.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
34.7%
30.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
14.3%
25.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.2%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 5.3% $15k–$25k 3.8% $50k–$75k 21.1% $75k–$100k 14.3% $100k–$150k 46.6% $150k–$200k 0.8% $200k+ 6.0% Median income $100,274
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $208,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 84.2% Renter occupied 15.8% Vacant 10.1% Single-family detached 58.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 41.2% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.96
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 28.4% 2000–2009 2.0% 1990–1999 3.4% 1980–1989 10.8% 1970–1979 1.4% 1960–1969 13.5% 1950–1959 29.7% 1940–1949 10.8% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 8.1% 3 bedrooms 81.8% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 9.8% 2 vehicles 65.4% 3 or more 21.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 44.4% Electricity 55.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 53 39.8% Cohabiting couple 54 40.6% Male householder, no spouse 3 2.3% Female householder, no spouse 23 17.3% Households with children under 18 66 49.6% Households with seniors (65+) 25 18.8% Average household size 2.86
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.3% 40.9% Married 45.0% 36.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 13.2% 12.3% Divorced 1.6% 10.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.7%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.4% Bachelor's or higher 17.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 97 77.0% High school 8 6.3% College / grad school 21 16.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
22.0%
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Transportation & utilities
12.7%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.0% Service 12.0% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 14.7% Production & transportation 18.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.7% Government 10.7% Self-employed 4.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.7% Carpool 13.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 19.5% Retirement income 11.3% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.8% High blood pressure 39.6% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 14.8% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 28.9% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.8% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.4% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 33.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.2% Depression 25.0% Fair or poor health 24.8% Poor mental health 17.7% Poor physical health 15.7% No health insurance 31.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.2% Visited dentist 42.6% Cholesterol screening 86.9% Teeth loss 22.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 17 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 5.8% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 2.5% 65 and over 35.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.5% Public insurance 10.8% No insurance 12.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 373 98.2% Spanish 7 1.9% Other Indo-European 7 1.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 373 98.2% Born in same state 373 98.2% Born in different state 302 79.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 1.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 28 7.4% Arab 4 1.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 3 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.0% Internet access 94.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79741
What city is ZIP code 79741 in?
ZIP code 79741 is primarily assigned to Goldsmith, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79741 in?
ZIP code 79741 falls within Ector County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79741 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 79741 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 79741?
ZIP code 79741 has an estimated population of 380 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79741?
The median household income in ZIP code 79741 is $100,274, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79741?
The median home value in ZIP code 79741 is $208,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 79741 in?
ZIP code 79741 observes the CST timezone.
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