79056 ZIP Code — Lipscomb, TX
Lipscomb County, Texas
ZIP code 79056 is located in Lipscomb, Texas, within Lipscomb County. It covers approximately 40.67 square miles and serves a population of 65 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
65
population
40.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79056 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79056
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lipscomb | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 65 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 295 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.2219 |
| Longitude | -100.2827 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 806 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.9% | 37.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.9% | 37.6% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 2.9% | 20.3% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
65
Population
2
People per sq mi
59.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$34,423
Per capita income
$75,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
43
Housing units
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
3
5–9
2
1
10–14
1
1
20–24
1
9
25–34
4
3
35–44
1
1
45–54
1
7
55–59
4
5
60–64
2
6
65–74
3
5
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10 | 15.4% |
| 18 and over | 55 | 84.6% |
| 65 and over | 16 | 24.6% |
| Median age | 59.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.9%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 93.9% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 1 | 1.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.9% | 37.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.9% | 37.6% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 2.9% | 20.3% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
17.6%
$15k–$25k
20.6%
$35k–$50k
2.9%
$50k–$75k
5.9%
$75k–$100k
35.3%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 17.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 20.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 5.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 35.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
35.3%
$50k–$100k
29.4%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
8.8%
$300k–$500k
5.9%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 20.9% |
| Single-family detached | 83.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 16.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 4.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 25.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 55.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 8.8% |
| 3 or more | 35.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 41.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7 | 20.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 15 | 44.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13 | 38.2% |
| Average household size | 1.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Married | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 15.0% |
| Divorced | 57.1% | 35.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
13.2%
Some college, no degree
35.8%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
32.1%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 5 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Wholesale trade
53.8%
Agriculture & mining
30.8%
Professional & management
15.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 15.4% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 69.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.4% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.2% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 30.8% |
| 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
All people
3.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.2% |
| Retirement income | 61.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 46.6% |
| High cholesterol | 45.7% |
| Diabetes | 16.6% |
| Heart disease | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 35.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.6% |
| Cancer | 9.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 14.8% |
| No health insurance | 20.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 55.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 10.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 12.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 94.2% |
| Public insurance | 30.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 62 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 65 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 65 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 46 | 70.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 15 | 23.1% |
| Italian | 8 | 12.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8 | 12.3% |
| English | 1 | 1.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.3% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79056
What city is ZIP code 79056 in?
ZIP code 79056 is primarily assigned to Lipscomb, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79056 in?
ZIP code 79056 falls within Lipscomb County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79056 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 79056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 79056 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 79056 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79056?
The median home value in ZIP code 79056 is $75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 79056?
ZIP code 79056 has an estimated population of 65 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79056 in?
ZIP code 79056 observes the CST timezone.