Hale County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 7 ZIP codes · 6 cities
7
ZIP codes
32,220
population (2021)
-11.2%
pop change since 2010
48189
FIPS code
Hale County ZIP code map
About Hale County
Hale County is located in Texas and contains 7 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 32,220 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11.2% from 36,273 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hale County is 48189.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 32,220 |
| 2010 population | 36,273 |
| Change | -11.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48189 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hale County
ZIP codes for Hale County, TX (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79021 | Cotton Center | Hale | View map |
| 79032 | Edmonson | Hale | View map |
| 79041 | Hale Center | Hale | View map |
| 79072 | Plainview | Hale | View map |
| 79073 | Plainview | Hale | View map |
| 79250 | Petersburg | Hale | View map |
| 79311 | Abernathy | Hale | View map |
Demographics & statistics
33,200
Population
34.2
Median age
$51,058
Median household income
$23,709
Per capita income
$97,925
Median home value
$687
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
9,436
Housing units
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,091
Under 5
965
1,280
5–9
1,133
1,454
10–14
1,287
1,581
15–19
1,399
1,473
20–24
1,304
2,149
25–34
1,903
2,234
35–44
1,978
1,952
45–54
1,729
925
55–59
819
963
60–64
853
1,408
65–74
1,246
748
75–84
663
352
85+
311
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,978 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 24,222 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,728 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 34.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.8%
Hispanic or Latino
18.6%
Two or more races
13%
Other race
8%
Black or African American
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,746 | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,577 | 18.6% |
| Two or more races | 5,285 | 13% |
| Other race | 3,275 | 8% |
| Black or African American | 1,395 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 267 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 204 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
13.5%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $51,058 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.2%
$50k–$100k
28.8%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k–$300k
11.3%
$300k–$500k
5.6%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,925 |
| Median rent / month | $687 |
| Owner occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 19.1% |
| Single-family detached | 83.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 27.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.6% |
| Electricity | 36.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,557 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 450 | 2.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,859 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,386 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,311 | 34.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,407 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.4% | 23.1% |
| Married | 48.9% | 54.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.1%
Some HS, no diploma
9.4%
HS graduate
34.5%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
10.8%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 534 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 528 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,088 | 47.7% |
| High school | 2,274 | 28.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,882 | 14.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Retail trade
17.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Professional & management
6.1%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Construction
5.8%
Public administration
4.5%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.9% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.7% |
| Government | 19.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.8% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
19.8%
18 and over
14.3%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
33.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.8% |
| Retirement income | 11.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 31.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 35.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.5% |
| Visited dentist | 48.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 911 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.5% |
| Public insurance | 32.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,144 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 3,126 | 10.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,974 | 9.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 29 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,774 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 29,496 | 90.7% |
| Born in different state | 25,634 | 80.9% |
| Foreign born | 278 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,426 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,133 | 36.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,379 | 4.2% |
| French | 1,275 | 3.8% |
| Italian | 1,100 | 3.3% |
| English | 110 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 37 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0% |
| Irish | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 89.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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