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Ward County
Grandfalls, TX
79742
79742 ZIP Code — Grandfalls, TX
Ward County, Texas
ZIP code 79742 is located in
Grandfalls ,
Texas ,
within Ward County .
It covers approximately 85.91 square miles and serves a population of
419 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79742
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $91,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,156.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 79742 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
419
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
475
Geography
Land area
85.91 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
31.3745
Longitude
-102.8862
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.3%
41.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.5%
35.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
19.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.2%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$75,156
Median household income
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 129 30.8% 18 and over 290 69.2% 65 and over 72 17.2% Median age 37.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
5.8%
Group Count % White 322 66.5% Hispanic or Latino 65 13.4% Other race 56 11.6% Black or African American 28 5.8% Two or more races 9 1.9% Asian 4 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.3%
41.6%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.5%
35.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
19.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.2%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.9% $10k–$15k 11.6% $15k–$25k 3.2% $25k–$35k 6.3% $35k–$50k 4.2% $50k–$75k 16.4% $75k–$100k 15.3% $100k–$150k 25.4% $150k–$200k 9.5% Median income $75,156
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $91,800 Median rent / month $650 Owner occupied 85.2% Renter occupied 14.8% Vacant 15.2% Single-family detached 58.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 33.6% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 26.0% 2000–2009 2.7% 1990–1999 15.2% 1980–1989 15.2% 1970–1979 4.0% 1960–1969 3.1% 1950–1959 21.1% 1940–1949 6.3% 1939 or earlier 6.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 4.0% 2 bedrooms 16.1% 3 bedrooms 69.5% 4 bedrooms 3.1% 5+ bedrooms 5.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.9% 1 vehicle 8.5% 2 vehicles 59.8% 3 or more 23.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 18.5% Electricity 70.9% Propane / LP gas 10.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 82 43.4% Cohabiting couple 8 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 43 22.8% Female householder, no spouse 56 29.6% Households with children under 18 87 46.0% Households with seniors (65+) 58 30.7% Average household size 2.22
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.8% 20.8% Married 47.7% 42.6% Separated 6.2% 4.9% Widowed 1.5% 16.9% Divorced 3.8% 14.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.6%
Some HS, no diploma
24.1%
Some college, no degree
10.8%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 64.2% Bachelor's or higher 18.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 16.2% Kindergarten 11 11.1% Elementary school 42 42.4% High school 30 30.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Finance & real estate
20.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Public administration
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.6% Service 17.6% Sales & office 7.7% Natural resources & construction 12.1% Production & transportation 17.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.1% Government 22.0% Self-employed 9.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 96.7% Carpool 3.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.0% Retirement income 6.9% Supplemental Security 2.1% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 3.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.3% High blood pressure 34.8% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 23.4% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 29.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 19.7% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 33.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.6% Visited dentist 51.0% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 15.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 2 0.7%
Disability % Any disability 10.0% Under 18 6.2% 18–64 years 3.2% 65 and over 37.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.7% Public insurance 33.9% No insurance 5.0% Uninsured under 19 7.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 370 88.3% Spanish 39 10.5% Other Indo-European 39 10.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 390 93.1% Born in same state 390 93.1% Born in different state 356 85.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 29 6.9% Not a US citizen 21 72.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 63 15% French 22 5.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 6 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.1% Internet access 89.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79742
What city is ZIP code 79742 in?
ZIP code 79742 is primarily assigned to Grandfalls, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79742 in?
ZIP code 79742 falls within Ward County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79742 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 79742 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 79742 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 79742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79742?
The median home value in ZIP code 79742 is $91,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 79742?
ZIP code 79742 has an estimated population of 419 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79742 in?
ZIP code 79742 observes the CST timezone.
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