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Howard County
Knott, TX
79748
79748 ZIP Code — Knott, TX
Howard County, Texas
ZIP code 79748 is located in
Knott ,
Texas ,
within Howard County .
It covers approximately 49.42 square miles and serves a population of
536 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79748
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
The gap between median ($80,809) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79748 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Knott
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
536
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
227
Geography
Land area
49.42 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
32.3970
Longitude
-101.6398
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.3%
42.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
42.3%
35.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
19.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
15.5%
3.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$80,809
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 110 20.5% 18 and over 426 79.5% 65 and over 49 9.1% Median age 24.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.6%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 278 34.2% White 237 29.1% Two or more races 227 27.9% Other race 51 6.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 21 2.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.3%
42.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
42.3%
35.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
19.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
15.5%
3.8%
7.8%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 12.1% $35k–$50k 6.1% $50k–$75k 18.2% $75k–$100k 30.3% $200k+ 25.3% Median income $80,809
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 61.6% Renter occupied 38.4% Vacant 16.1% Single-family detached 71.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.9% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 5.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.3% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 6.8% 1980–1989 14.4% 1970–1979 24.6% 1960–1969 10.2% 1950–1959 24.6% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 5.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 11.0% 3 bedrooms 66.9% 4 bedrooms 22.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 16.2% 2 vehicles 39.4% 3 or more 44.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 16.2% Electricity 65.7% Propane / LP gas 18.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 85 85.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 14 14.1% Households with children under 18 58 58.6% Households with seniors (65+) 33 33.3% Average household size 5.41
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 58.7% 7.3% Married 27.9% 61.8% Separated 0.0% 19.5% Widowed 0.0% 11.4% Divorced 13.5% 0.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
24.4%
Some HS, no diploma
23.3%
Some college, no degree
8.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 52.3% Bachelor's or higher 8.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 53 25.5% High school 23 11.1% College / grad school 132 63.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
29.5%
Transportation & utilities
27.2%
Education & healthcare
15.4%
Agriculture & mining
8.2%
Public administration
3.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.4% Service 34.4% Sales & office 9.5% Natural resources & construction 34.4% Production & transportation 4.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.8% Government 4.9% Self-employed 25.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
21.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 25.3% Retirement income 22.2% Supplemental Security 2.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 21.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.4% High blood pressure 37.1% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 14.7% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 24.7% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 28.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 20.2% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 31.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.9% Visited dentist 52.0% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 15.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 18.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 49.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.2% Public insurance 42.4% No insurance 24.8% Uninsured under 19 13.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 507 94.6% Spanish 31 6.1% Other Indo-European 31 6.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 439 81.9% Born in same state 424 79.1% Born in different state 301 56.2% Foreign born 15 2.8% Naturalized citizen 97 18.1% Not a US citizen 78 80.4%
Ancestry
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 18.5% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79748
What city is ZIP code 79748 in?
ZIP code 79748 is primarily assigned to Knott, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79748 in?
ZIP code 79748 falls within Howard County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79748?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79748?
22% of residents in ZIP code 79748 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 79748?
ZIP code 79748 has an estimated population of 536 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79748?
The median household income in ZIP code 79748 is $80,809, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79748 in?
ZIP code 79748 observes the CST timezone.
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