79745 ZIP Code — Kermit, TX

Winkler County, Texas

ZIP code 79745 is located in Kermit, Texas, within Winkler County. It covers approximately 554.86 square miles and serves a population of 6,561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79745

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,083.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79745 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

6,561

population

554.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79745 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79745

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79745. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kermit	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,561
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	495

Geography
Land area	554.86 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	31.8693
Longitude	-103.0625
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	432

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	40.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,561

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$85,083

Median household income

$31,570

Per capita income

$108,300

Median home value

$919

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

2,389

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

226

Under 5

212

288

5–9

270

237

10–14

221

355

15–19

333

185

20–24

174

329

25–34

308

537

35–44

503

338

45–54

317

189

55–59

176

198

60–64

185

391

65–74

366

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,864	28.4%
18 and over	4,697	71.6%
65 and over	980	14.9%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48%

Hispanic or Latino 22.6%

Two or more races 13.8%

Other race 8.9%

Black or African American 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,070	48%
Hispanic or Latino	1,919	22.6%
Two or more races	1,169	13.8%
Other race	756	8.9%
Black or African American	416	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	148	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	40.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	31.0%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$85,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 36.2%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,300
Median rent / month	$919
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	31.2%
1950–1959	23.9%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	0.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.1%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.1%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,348	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	193	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	342	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	453	19.4%
Households with children under 18	917	39.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	824	35.3%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	22.0%
Married	52.4%	55.6%
Separated	0.3%	2.4%
Widowed	1.2%	5.9%
Divorced	10.5%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.9%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	2.7%
Kindergarten	87	5.7%
Elementary school	660	43.5%
High school	654	43.1%
College / grad school	75	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.0%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Transportation & utilities 15.7%

Construction 11.5%

Retail trade 8.0%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 6.1%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Other services 2.0%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.7%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.1%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	38.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	46.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	256	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	25.0%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	23.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,123	93.3%
Spanish	931	15.2%
Other Indo-European	931	15.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,500	83.8%
Born in same state	5,449	83.1%
Born in different state	4,438	67.6%
Foreign born	51	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,061	16.2%
Not a US citizen	600	56.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	327	5%
Italian	305	4.6%
Arab	273	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	0.6%
Polish	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79745

What city is ZIP code 79745 in?

ZIP code 79745 is primarily assigned to Kermit, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79745 in?

ZIP code 79745 falls within Winkler County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79745?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 79745 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 79745 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79745?

The median home value in ZIP code 79745 is $108,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 79745?

ZIP code 79745 has an estimated population of 6,561 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79745 in?

ZIP code 79745 observes the CST timezone.