79525 ZIP Code — Hawley, TX

Jones County, Texas

ZIP code 79525 is located in Hawley, Texas, within Jones County. It covers approximately 98.28 square miles and serves a population of 2,829 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79525

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,306. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79525 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,829

population

98.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hawley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79601 Abilene (8.6 mi) 79501 Anson (8.8 mi) 79698 Abilene (12.5 mi) 79699 Abilene (13.7 mi) 79536 Merkel (13.9 mi) 79605 Abilene (14.6 mi) 79607 Dyess Afb (14.8 mi) 79563 Tye (15 mi) 79697 Abilene (15.1 mi) 79603 Abilene (16.9 mi) 79533 Lueders (17.8 mi) 79561 Trent (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,829
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	253

Geography
Land area	98.28 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	32.6348
Longitude	-99.8380
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	48.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	33.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	16.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,829

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$67,306

Median household income

$28,154

Per capita income

$135,700

Median home value

$903

Median monthly rent

96.6%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,188

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

112

10–14

124

118

15–19

131

101

20–24

112

25–34

109

142

35–44

157

174

45–54

193

100

55–59

111

60–64

107

164

65–74

183

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	693	24.5%
18 and over	2,136	75.5%
65 and over	573	20.3%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.9%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,583	86.9%
Two or more races	227	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	144	4.8%
Black or African American	16	0.5%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	48.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	33.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	16.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
Median income	$67,306

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,700
Median rent / month	$903
Owner occupied	96.6%
Renter occupied	3.4%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	27.7%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.5%
Electricity	70.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.9%
Wood	1.9%
Solar	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	662	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	161	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	156	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	185	15.9%
Households with children under 18	262	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	390	33.5%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	23.7%
Married	57.9%	57.5%
Separated	8.6%	3.7%
Widowed	0.7%	6.8%
Divorced	6.6%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 31.7%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	41	6.4%
Elementary school	334	51.9%
High school	231	35.9%
College / grad school	37	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Public administration 9.9%

Retail trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Professional & management 4.4%

Construction 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	38.5%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.1%
Government	29.7%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 18.1%

Female-led households 1.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	37.9%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	183	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	20.6%
Uninsured under 19	29.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,724	96.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,826	99.9%
Born in same state	2,826	99.9%
Born in different state	2,141	75.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	621	22%
Italian	336	11.9%
Arab	206	7.3%
Polish	52	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	1.1%
German	10	0.4%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79525

What city is ZIP code 79525 in?

ZIP code 79525 is primarily assigned to Hawley, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79525 in?

ZIP code 79525 falls within Jones County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79525 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 79525 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79525?

The median home value in ZIP code 79525 is $135,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 79525?

ZIP code 79525 has an estimated population of 2,829 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79525?

The median household income in ZIP code 79525 is $67,306, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79525 in?

ZIP code 79525 observes the CST timezone.