79044 ZIP Code — Hartley, TX

Hartley County, Texas

ZIP code 79044 is located in Hartley, Texas, within Hartley County. It covers approximately 196.41 square miles and serves a population of 662 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79044

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $52,366. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

662

population

196.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79018 Channing (4.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	662
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	205

Geography
Land area	196.41 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.8534
Longitude	-102.6807
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	57.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	12.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

662

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$52,366

Median household income

$26,968

Per capita income

$182,100

Median home value

$1,619

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

291

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	162	24.5%
18 and over	500	75.5%
65 and over	152	23.0%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	646	95.3%
Hispanic or Latino	16	2.4%
Two or more races	16	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	57.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	12.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 21.7%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	21.7%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$52,366

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 38.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,100
Median rent / month	$1,619
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.2%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	26.2%
1980–1989	24.7%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.0%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	184	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	91	29.4%
Female householder, no spouse	34	11.0%
Households with children under 18	107	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	44.0%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	18.8%
Married	59.9%	78.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	0.8%	1.0%
Divorced	0.0%	1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 20.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	14.4%
Kindergarten	3	2.1%
Elementary school	92	63.0%
High school	30	20.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.8%

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Public administration 10.2%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Construction 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 1.8%

Other services 1.1%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	38.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.2%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	26.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	22.1%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.6

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 18.5%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	18.2%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	29.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.0%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	9.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	29.6%
No insurance	26.7%
Uninsured under 19	17.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	628	94.9%
Spanish	22	3.5%
Other Indo-European	22	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	612	92.4%
Born in same state	612	92.4%
Born in different state	396	59.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	50	7.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	10.1%
French	52	7.9%
Arab	49	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	3.9%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79044

What city is ZIP code 79044 in?

ZIP code 79044 is primarily assigned to Hartley, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79044 in?

ZIP code 79044 falls within Hartley County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79044 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 79044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79044?

The median home value in ZIP code 79044 is $182,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 79044?

ZIP code 79044 has an estimated population of 662 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79044?

The median household income in ZIP code 79044 is $52,366, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79044 in?

ZIP code 79044 observes the CST timezone.