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Knox County
Knox City, TX
79529
79529 ZIP Code — Knox City, TX
Knox County, Texas
ZIP code 79529 is located in
Knox City ,
Texas ,
within Knox County .
It covers approximately 94.64 square miles and serves a population of
1,132 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 940 .
About ZIP code 79529
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 $58,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($35,329) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,132
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
275
Geography
Land area
94.64 sq mi
Water area
0.48 sq mi
Latitude
33.4494
Longitude
-99.8555
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
940
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.5%
48.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
28.3%
34.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
9.9%
15.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.3%
1.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$35,329
Median household income
$1,002
Median monthly rent
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 267 23.6% 18 and over 865 76.4% 65 and over 213 18.8% Median age 39.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 911 74.7% Hispanic or Latino 87 7.1% Two or more races 63 5.2% Asian 62 5.1% Black or African American 60 4.9% Other race 33 2.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.5%
48.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
28.3%
34.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
9.9%
15.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.3%
1.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 23.7% $25k–$35k 15.5% $35k–$50k 9.6% $50k–$75k 12.8% $75k–$100k 11.2% $100k–$150k 10.9% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $35,329
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $58,000 Median rent / month $1,002 Owner occupied 68.3% Renter occupied 31.7% Vacant 26.5% Single-family detached 82.9% Large apartment buildings 8.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 2.5% 1990–1999 4.7% 1980–1989 16.4% 1970–1979 21.3% 1960–1969 25.5% 1950–1959 11.2% 1940–1949 9.4% 1939 or earlier 9.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.2% 1 bedroom 11.9% 2 bedrooms 23.5% 3 bedrooms 54.1% 4 bedrooms 6.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 48.1% 2 vehicles 32.6% 3 or more 13.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 43.7% Electricity 46.5% Propane / LP gas 9.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 167 38.0% Cohabiting couple 6 1.4% Male householder, no spouse 142 32.3% Female householder, no spouse 124 28.2% Households with children under 18 110 25.1% Households with seniors (65+) 169 38.5% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.3% 20.0% Married 42.2% 50.7% Separated 0.9% 3.4% Widowed 8.3% 18.0% Divorced 11.2% 7.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.0%
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.0% Bachelor's or higher 19.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 2.1% Kindergarten 36 12.8% Elementary school 98 34.8% High school 102 36.2% College / grad school 40 14.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Agriculture & mining
11.4%
Public administration
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Professional & management
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.1% Service 8.7% Sales & office 28.1% Natural resources & construction 15.8% Production & transportation 19.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.1% Government 19.5% Self-employed 10.8% Unpaid family workers 3.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.1% Carpool 8.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 9.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 13.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
62.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.9% Retirement income 12.5% Supplemental Security 15.0% Cash public assistance 3.4% Food stamps / SNAP 15.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.7% High blood pressure 41.0% High cholesterol 39.6% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 28.5% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.6% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 29.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 21.8% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 29.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.2% Visited dentist 50.7% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 18.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 3.8%
Disability % Any disability 20.7% Under 18 16.9% 18–64 years 17.7% 65 and over 38.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.9% Public insurance 33.9% No insurance 18.2% Uninsured under 19 12.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,090 96.3% Spanish 105 9.6% Other Indo-European 43 3.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 62 5.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,024 90.5% Born in same state 1,024 90.5% Born in different state 791 69.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 108 9.5% Not a US citizen 12 11.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 142 12.5% Italian 109 9.6% French 102 9%
Ancestry Count % English 9 0.8% Polish 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.8% Internet access 90.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79529
What city is ZIP code 79529 in?
ZIP code 79529 is primarily assigned to Knox City, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79529 in?
ZIP code 79529 falls within Knox County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79529 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 79529 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79529?
16% of residents in ZIP code 79529 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79529?
The median home value in ZIP code 79529 is $58,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79529?
The median household income in ZIP code 79529 is $35,329, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79529 in?
ZIP code 79529 observes the CST timezone.
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