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Martin County
Lenorah, TX
79749
79749 ZIP Code — Lenorah, TX
Martin County, Texas
ZIP code 79749 is located in
Lenorah ,
Texas ,
within Martin County .
It covers approximately 56.55 square miles and serves a population of
578 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79749
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,900. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% 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 79749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
578
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
317
Geography
Land area
56.55 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
32.3982
Longitude
-101.7924
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.3%
34.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
14.6%
34.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
40.7%
24.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
11.4%
6.2%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$153,900
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 155 26.8% 18 and over 423 73.2% 65 and over 59 10.2% Median age 38.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 428 68.9% Two or more races 150 24.2% Hispanic or Latino 43 6.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.3%
34.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
14.6%
34.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
40.7%
24.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
11.4%
6.2%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 45.6% $15k–$25k 0.8% $25k–$35k 10.5% $35k–$50k 8.4% $50k–$75k 3.8% $75k–$100k 2.9% $100k–$150k 7.1% $150k–$200k 15.1% $200k+ 5.9% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $153,900 Median rent / month $805 Owner occupied 41.8% Renter occupied 58.2% Vacant 2.8% Single-family detached 81.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.5% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 3.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.9% 2000–2009 12.6% 1990–1999 2.8% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 5.3% 1960–1969 9.8% 1950–1959 56.1% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 8.5% 3 bedrooms 69.5% 4 bedrooms 19.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 46.4% 2 vehicles 25.9% 3 or more 27.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.9% Electricity 43.5% Propane / LP gas 7.5% No fuel used 43.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 109 45.6% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 109 45.6% Female householder, no spouse 21 8.8% Households with children under 18 49 20.5% Households with seniors (65+) 34 14.2% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.3% 22.0% Married 44.4% 70.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.8% Divorced 42.3% 1.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.6%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.5% Bachelor's or higher 14.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 4.4% Kindergarten 21 11.5% Elementary school 96 52.5% High school 16 8.7% College / grad school 42 23.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
26.3%
Transportation & utilities
21.6%
Education & healthcare
10.5%
Public administration
5.3%
Professional & management
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.4% Service 8.8% Sales & office 34.5% Natural resources & construction 8.2% Production & transportation 11.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 54.4% Government 32.7% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 5.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.0% Carpool 4.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.8% Work from home 10.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
66.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 14.2% Retirement income 18.8% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 2.5% Food stamps / SNAP 3.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 32.9% High cholesterol 33.0% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 21.7% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.6% Cancer 5.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.2% Binge drinking 19.0% No physical activity 27.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 18.8% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 31.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.7% Visited dentist 52.1% Cholesterol screening 86.9% Teeth loss 16.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 17.3% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 11.5% 65 and over 86.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.3% Public insurance 23.2% No insurance 25.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 556 96.2% Spanish 75 13.5% Other Indo-European 75 13.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 550 95.2% Born in same state 550 95.2% Born in different state 397 68.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 28 4.8% Not a US citizen 20 71.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 193 33.4% French 100 17.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.3% Internet access 93.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79749
What city is ZIP code 79749 in?
ZIP code 79749 is primarily assigned to Lenorah, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79749 in?
ZIP code 79749 falls within Martin County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79749?
27% of residents in ZIP code 79749 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 79749 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 79749 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79749?
15% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 79749?
The median home value in ZIP code 79749 is $153,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 79749 in?
ZIP code 79749 observes the CST timezone.
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