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Kent County
Jayton, TX
79528
79528 ZIP Code — Jayton, TX
Kent County, Texas
ZIP code 79528 is located in
Jayton ,
Texas ,
within Kent County .
It covers approximately 343.16 square miles and serves a population of
524 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79528
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 $75,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $69,342. 57% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 79528 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
524
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
263
Geography
Land area
343.16 sq mi
Water area
0.39 sq mi
Latitude
33.2634
Longitude
-100.6120
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.8%
36.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
44.1%
43.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.6%
16.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.5%
4.3%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$69,342
Median household income
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 131 25.0% 18 and over 393 75.0% 65 and over 203 38.7% Median age 47.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 459 78.9% Hispanic or Latino 58 10% Two or more races 34 5.8% Other race 29 5% Black or African American 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.8%
36.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
44.1%
43.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.6%
16.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.5%
4.3%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.5% $10k–$15k 7.5% $15k–$25k 5.0% $35k–$50k 12.5% $50k–$75k 31.0% $75k–$100k 14.5% $100k–$150k 19.0% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $69,342
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $75,000 Median rent / month $929 Owner occupied 82.0% Renter occupied 18.0% Vacant 37.7% Single-family detached 81.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.4% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.02
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.8% 2000–2009 6.9% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 22.1% 1970–1979 22.4% 1960–1969 13.7% 1950–1959 11.8% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 16.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.3% 2 bedrooms 19.6% 3 bedrooms 58.3% 4 bedrooms 21.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 39.5% 2 vehicles 35.0% 3 or more 22.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.5% Electricity 68.5% Propane / LP gas 28.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 117 58.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 11 5.5% Female householder, no spouse 72 36.0% Households with children under 18 47 23.5% Households with seniors (65+) 109 54.5% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.9% 7.2% Married 66.5% 45.7% Separated 5.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.5% 18.6% Divorced 6.1% 28.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.9% Bachelor's or higher 29.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 11.1% Kindergarten 18 12.5% Elementary school 69 47.9% High school 14 9.7% College / grad school 27 18.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.7%
Public administration
17.3%
Transportation & utilities
13.3%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Professional & management
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.4% Service 13.3% Sales & office 15.6% Natural resources & construction 31.2% Production & transportation 7.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.5% Government 33.5% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.8% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.4% Work from home 3.6% Other means 4.2% Avg commute (minutes) 11.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.5% Retirement income 52.5% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 3.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.3% High blood pressure 41.0% High cholesterol 40.9% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.7% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 17.6% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 22.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.4% Visited dentist 58.8% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 4.8%
Disability % Any disability 13.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.2% 65 and over 26.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.1% Public insurance 39.8% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 488 93.1% Spanish 36 7.4% Other Indo-European 36 7.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 519 99.0% Born in same state 513 97.9% Born in different state 472 90.1% Foreign born 6 1.1% Naturalized citizen 5 1.0% Not a US citizen 5 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 69 13.2% Italian 25 4.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 18 3.4% English 2 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.2% Internet access 92.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79528
What city is ZIP code 79528 in?
ZIP code 79528 is primarily assigned to Jayton, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79528 in?
ZIP code 79528 falls within Kent County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79528 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 79528 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79528 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 79528 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 79528 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 79528 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79528?
The median home value in ZIP code 79528 is $75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79528 in?
ZIP code 79528 observes the CST timezone.
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