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Gray County
Lefors, TX
79054
79054 ZIP Code — Lefors, TX
Gray County, Texas
ZIP code 79054 is located in
Lefors ,
Texas ,
within Gray County .
It covers approximately 56.81 square miles and serves a population of
551 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79054
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 $41,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $68,750. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 79054 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
551
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
179
Geography
Land area
56.81 sq mi
Water area
0.20 sq mi
Latitude
35.4548
Longitude
-100.7606
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.5%
45.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
7.0%
32.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
24.4%
18.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.0%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$68,750
Median household income
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 177 32.1% 18 and over 374 67.9% 65 and over 75 13.6% Median age 31.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Group Count % White 504 90.8% Two or more races 37 6.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 7 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.7% Asian 3 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.5%
45.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
7.0%
32.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
24.4%
18.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.0%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.9% $10k–$15k 13.3% $15k–$25k 10.0% $25k–$35k 7.2% $35k–$50k 10.0% $50k–$75k 7.8% $75k–$100k 8.3% $100k–$150k 22.2% $150k–$200k 9.4% $200k+ 7.8% Median income $68,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $41,000 Median rent / month $917 Owner occupied 72.8% Renter occupied 27.2% Vacant 32.6% Single-family detached 77.9% Large apartment buildings 2.6% Mobile homes 16.9% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 3.12
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 2.6% 1990–1999 8.6% 1980–1989 7.1% 1970–1979 24.0% 1960–1969 10.9% 1950–1959 15.7% 1940–1949 8.2% 1939 or earlier 22.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.9% 2 bedrooms 25.8% 3 bedrooms 50.6% 4 bedrooms 9.0% 5+ bedrooms 6.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.8% 1 vehicle 33.3% 2 vehicles 32.8% 3 or more 26.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 58.9% Electricity 27.2% Propane / LP gas 0.6% Wood 13.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 72 40.0% Cohabiting couple 14 7.8% Male householder, no spouse 29 16.1% Female householder, no spouse 65 36.1% Households with children under 18 60 33.3% Households with seniors (65+) 60 33.3% Average household size 3.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.9% 19.7% Married 50.6% 50.0% Separated 0.0% 6.3% Widowed 1.7% 10.6% Divorced 27.8% 13.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.6% Bachelor's or higher 22.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 6 5.0% Elementary school 95 78.5% High school 18 14.9% College / grad school 2 1.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Professional & management
14.1%
Agriculture & mining
9.4%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Public administration
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.5% Service 20.4% Sales & office 18.3% Natural resources & construction 13.1% Production & transportation 25.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.4% Government 13.1% Self-employed 10.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.2% Carpool 14.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
61.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.4% Retirement income 16.1% Supplemental Security 2.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 40.6% High cholesterol 40.4% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 30.1% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 26.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.5% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 19.5% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 22.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.7% Visited dentist 53.5% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 16.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 7.2%
Disability % Any disability 17.8% Under 18 6.2% 18–64 years 16.7% 65 and over 49.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.2% Public insurance 27.0% No insurance 12.0% Uninsured under 19 1.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 485 88.0% Spanish 23 4.7% Other Indo-European 20 4.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 3 0.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 524 95.1% Born in same state 524 95.1% Born in different state 372 67.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 27 4.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 160 29% Italian 58 10.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 16 2.9% Polish 4 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.7% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79054
What city is ZIP code 79054 in?
ZIP code 79054 is primarily assigned to Lefors, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79054 in?
ZIP code 79054 falls within Gray County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79054 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 79054 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79054?
18% of residents in ZIP code 79054 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79054?
The median home value in ZIP code 79054 is $41,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 79054?
ZIP code 79054 has an estimated population of 551 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79054 in?
ZIP code 79054 observes the CST timezone.
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