79526 ZIP Code — Hermleigh, TX

Scurry County, Texas

ZIP code 79526 is located in Hermleigh, Texas, within Scurry County. It covers approximately 184.21 square miles and serves a population of 946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79526

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,875. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 79526 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

946

population

184.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79526 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79526

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hermleigh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79512 Colorado City (18 mi) 79527 Ira (19.2 mi) 79543 Roby (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	946
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	415

Geography
Land area	184.21 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	32.6462
Longitude	-100.7897
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	49.0%	49.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	20.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

946

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$66,875

Median household income

$32,405

Per capita income

$136,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

447

Housing units

28.1%

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	263	27.8%
18 and over	683	72.2%
65 and over	248	26.2%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.4%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	852	84.4%
Two or more races	70	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	63	6.2%
Other race	21	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	49.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	20.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$66,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	18.4%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.0%
Electricity	47.5%
Propane / LP gas	29.2%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	212	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	77	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	60	16.9%
Households with children under 18	92	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	172	48.3%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	10.9%
Married	55.7%	63.6%
Separated	4.4%	0.0%
Widowed	7.0%	17.5%
Divorced	12.6%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.5%
Kindergarten	3	1.5%
Elementary school	127	65.1%
High school	51	26.2%
College / grad school	13	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.7%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Retail trade 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Construction 8.8%

Public administration 8.0%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Professional & management 6.1%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	5.8%
Sales & office	33.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	29.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	857	90.6%
Spanish	8	0.9%
Other Indo-European	8	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	936	98.9%
Born in same state	936	98.9%
Born in different state	804	85.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	91	9.6%
Arab	87	9.2%
Italian	61	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	1.3%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79526

What city is ZIP code 79526 in?

ZIP code 79526 is primarily assigned to Hermleigh, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79526 in?

ZIP code 79526 falls within Scurry County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79526 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 79526 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 79526 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 79526 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79526 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 79526 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 79526 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 79526 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 79526 in?

ZIP code 79526 observes the CST timezone.