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Scurry County
Ira, TX
79527
79527 ZIP Code — Ira, TX
Scurry County, Texas
ZIP code 79527 is located in
Ira ,
Texas ,
within Scurry County .
It covers approximately 61.64 square miles and serves a population of
274 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79527
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($80,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 79527 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Ira
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
274
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
415
Geography
Land area
61.64 sq mi
Water area
0.61 sq mi
Latitude
32.6381
Longitude
-101.1202
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.9%
49.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
27.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
24.3%
20.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
12.9%
2.4%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$80,417
Median household income
$118,300
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 45 16.4% 18 and over 229 83.6% 65 and over 70 25.5% Median age 47.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 268 95.7% Hispanic or Latino 6 2.1% Two or more races 6 2.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.9%
49.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
27.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
24.3%
20.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
12.9%
2.4%
7.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 2.7% $15k–$25k 0.9% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 15.3% $50k–$75k 18.9% $75k–$100k 6.3% $100k–$150k 19.8% $150k–$200k 9.9% $200k+ 14.4% Median income $80,417
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $118,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.5% Renter occupied 4.5% Vacant 39.0% Single-family detached 92.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.7% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 2.2% 1980–1989 8.8% 1970–1979 18.1% 1960–1969 19.2% 1950–1959 33.0% 1940–1949 8.2% 1939 or earlier 10.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.8% 2 bedrooms 31.3% 3 bedrooms 54.4% 4 bedrooms 5.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 27.9% 2 vehicles 37.8% 3 or more 34.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.5% Electricity 52.3% Propane / LP gas 43.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 74 66.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 19 17.1% Female householder, no spouse 18 16.2% Households with children under 18 31 27.9% Households with seniors (65+) 42 37.8% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.6% 8.1% Married 50.6% 73.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.6% 9.1% Divorced 10.1% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.4% Bachelor's or higher 18.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 13 27.7% High school 28 59.6% College / grad school 6 12.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Transportation & utilities
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Agriculture & mining
10.4%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Professional & management
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.6% Service 18.8% Sales & office 16.7% Natural resources & construction 21.5% Production & transportation 19.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.3% Government 9.0% Self-employed 7.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.9% Carpool 11.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.2% Retirement income 15.3% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 9.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.0% High blood pressure 37.1% High cholesterol 39.6% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 26.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.0% Binge drinking 17.5% No physical activity 23.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.8% Depression 21.5% Fair or poor health 16.1% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 24.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.8% Visited dentist 59.6% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 12.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 15.7%
Disability % Any disability 13.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 1.9% 65 and over 50.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.0% Public insurance 33.6% No insurance 12.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 270 98.5% Spanish 1 0.4% Other Indo-European 1 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 270 98.5% Born in same state 269 98.2% Born in different state 246 89.8% Foreign born 1 0.4% Naturalized citizen 4 1.5% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 67 24.5% Arab 39 14.2%
Ancestry Count % Italian 15 5.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.5% Internet access 89.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79527
What city is ZIP code 79527 in?
ZIP code 79527 is primarily assigned to Ira, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79527 in?
ZIP code 79527 falls within Scurry County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79527 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 79527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79527 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 79527 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79527 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 79527 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 79527 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 79527 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 79527 in?
ZIP code 79527 observes the CST timezone.
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