79521 ZIP Code — Haskell, TX

Haskell County, Texas

ZIP code 79521 is located in Haskell, Texas, within Haskell County. It covers approximately 327.41 square miles and serves a population of 3,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 79521

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($60,227) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 79521 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,359

population

327.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79521 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79521

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79521. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Haskell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76388 Weinert (10 mi) 79547 Rule (14.1 mi) 79548 Rule (14.4 mi) 79544 Rochester (14.7 mi) 79553 Stamford (16.3 mi) 79539 O Brien (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	3,359
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	207

Geography
Land area	327.41 sq mi
Water area	6.95 sq mi
Latitude	33.1782
Longitude	-99.6546
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	940

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	51.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	14.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,359

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$60,227

Median household income

$46,244

Per capita income

$79,600

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

1,521

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

111

10–14

230

15–19

185

20–24

257

25–34

208

247

35–44

200

168

45–54

135

152

55–59

123

147

60–64

119

226

65–74

183

135

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	535	15.9%
18 and over	2,824	84.1%
65 and over	754	22.4%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

Other race 7%

Black or African American 6.3%

Two or more races 3.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,729	73.2%
Hispanic or Latino	370	9.9%
Other race	260	7%
Black or African American	234	6.3%
Two or more races	136	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	51.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	14.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$60,227

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.7%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,600
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	35.3%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.6%
Electricity	28.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Wood	1.1%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	638	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	102	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	188	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	338	26.7%
Households with children under 18	326	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	463	36.6%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.4%	26.7%
Married	47.4%	47.5%
Separated	2.7%	3.7%
Widowed	2.6%	12.0%
Divorced	6.9%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	6.2%
Kindergarten	15	2.1%
Elementary school	302	41.8%
High school	326	45.1%
College / grad school	35	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Retail trade 10.3%

Professional & management 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Other services 8.6%

Construction 8.3%

Public administration 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	28.5%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.7%
Carpool	17.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 11.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	34.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	42.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,286	97.8%
Spanish	222	6.8%
Other Indo-European	211	6.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,160	94.1%
Born in same state	3,160	94.1%
Born in different state	2,732	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	199	5.9%
Not a US citizen	20	10.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	396	11.8%
Italian	260	7.7%
Arab	149	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.8%
Polish	11	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79521

What city is ZIP code 79521 in?

ZIP code 79521 is primarily assigned to Haskell, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79521 in?

ZIP code 79521 falls within Haskell County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79521 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 79521 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79521?

The median home value in ZIP code 79521 is $79,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79521?

Health data for ZIP code 79521 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 79521?

ZIP code 79521 has an estimated population of 3,359 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79521 in?

ZIP code 79521 observes the CST timezone.