79533 ZIP Code — Lueders, TX

Jones County, Texas

ZIP code 79533 is located in Lueders, Texas, within Jones County. It covers approximately 179.01 square miles and serves a population of 442 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79533

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $40,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,406. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 79533 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

442
population
179.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79533 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79533

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City Status
Lueders Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79553 Stamford (11 mi) 79601 Abilene (14.7 mi) 79501 Anson (16.4 mi) 76430 Albany (17.3 mi) 79525 Hawley (17.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 442
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 253
Geography
Land area 179.01 sq mi
Water area 0.39 sq mi
Latitude 32.8186
Longitude -99.6246
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 325
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.8% 48.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 24.2% 33.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 22.5% 16.1% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 1.3% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

442
Population
2
People per sq mi
48.8
Median age
$41,406
Median household income
$27,181
Per capita income
$40,600
Median home value
$883
Median monthly rent
83.8%
Home ownership
18.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
Unemployment
224
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
7
21
5–9
19
16
10–14
16
16
15–19
15
8
20–24
7
23
25–34
21
18
35–44
17
38
45–54
36
16
55–59
15
25
60–64
24
32
65–74
30
5
75–84
4
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811526.0%
18 and over32774.0%
65 and over7717.4%
Median age48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%
Two or more races 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Other race 2.4%
GroupCount%
White40288.7%
Two or more races296.4%
Hispanic or Latino112.4%
Other race112.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.8% 48.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 24.2% 33.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 22.5% 16.1% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 1.3% 7.8%
Under $10k 21.8%
$10k–$15k 8.1%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 6.1%
$35k–$50k 9.6%
$50k–$75k 12.7%
$75k–$100k 4.1%
$100k–$150k 23.4%
$150k–$200k 3.0%
$200k+ 3.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k21.8%
$10k–$15k8.1%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k6.1%
$35k–$50k9.6%
$50k–$75k12.7%
$75k–$100k4.1%
$100k–$150k23.4%
$150k–$200k3.0%
$200k+3.0%
Median income$41,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 54.5%
$50k–$100k 18.8%
$100k–$150k 3.6%
$150k–$200k 3.0%
$200k–$300k 1.2%
$300k–$500k 11.5%
$500k–$1M 4.8%
$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$40,600
Median rent / month$883
Owner occupied83.8%
Renter occupied16.2%
Vacant23.0%
Single-family detached91.0%
Large apartment buildings0.8%
Mobile homes8.2%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)1.91

Year built

Era%
2020 or later3.5%
2010–20193.9%
2000–20095.1%
1990–19996.6%
1980–19895.1%
1970–197910.2%
1960–19693.5%
1950–19596.3%
1940–194914.1%
1939 or earlier41.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.6%
1 bedroom5.9%
2 bedrooms46.9%
3 bedrooms33.6%
4 bedrooms11.3%
5+ bedrooms0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle37.6%
2 vehicles32.5%
3 or more25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas54.3%
Electricity39.6%
Propane / LP gas4.6%
Wood1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8543.1%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse4422.3%
Female householder, no spouse6834.5%
Households with children under 184723.9%
Households with seniors (65+)6131.0%
Average household size2.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.1%10.5%
Married53.1%49.7%
Separated0.6%0.0%
Widowed0.0%11.6%
Divorced5.1%28.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 9.0%
HS graduate 32.6%
Some college, no degree 22.9%
Associate's degree 15.8%
Bachelor's degree 13.5%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.7%
Bachelor's or higher16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool87.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school6762.6%
High school2725.2%
College / grad school54.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.8%
Agriculture & mining 19.0%
Education & healthcare 16.7%
Manufacturing 7.7%
Construction 6.5%
Public administration 6.0%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Finance & real estate 5.4%
Wholesale trade 4.2%
Retail trade 4.2%
Other services 3.0%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.8%
Service21.4%
Sales & office23.8%
Natural resources & construction12.5%
Production & transportation15.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.5%
Government14.3%
Self-employed4.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.1%
Carpool7.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk20.0%
Work from home4.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.8

Poverty

All people 18.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 24.8%
Married-couple families 5.9%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.4%
Retirement income47.2%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP18.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.8%
High blood pressure35.9%
High cholesterol38.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking19.7%
No physical activity24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health16.8%
Poor mental health15.5%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.3%
Visited dentist55.6%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss14.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans278.3%
Disability%
Any disability23.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years29.2%
65 and over41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.9%
Public insurance45.9%
No insurance16.5%
Uninsured under 193.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only42896.8%
Spanish61.4%
Other Indo-European61.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)43297.7%
Born in same state43297.7%
Born in different state35881.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen102.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian10022.6%
French8819.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab143.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.6%
Internet access79.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79533

What city is ZIP code 79533 in?

ZIP code 79533 is primarily assigned to Lueders, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79533 in?

ZIP code 79533 falls within Jones County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79533 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 79533 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79533?

18% of residents in ZIP code 79533 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79533?

The median home value in ZIP code 79533 is $40,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79533?

The median household income in ZIP code 79533 is $41,406, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79533 in?

ZIP code 79533 observes the CST timezone.

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