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79245 ZIP Code — Memphis, TX

Hall County, Texas

ZIP code 79245 is located in Memphis, Texas, within Hall County. It covers approximately 282.82 square miles and serves a population of 2,227 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79245

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 $74,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $44,095. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79245 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,227
population
282.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79245 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79245

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City Status
Memphis Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79239 Lakeview (13 mi) 79261 Turkey (13.7 mi) 79237 Hedley (18.8 mi) 79259 Tell (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,227
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 191
Geography
Land area 282.82 sq mi
Water area 3.65 sq mi
Latitude 34.6326
Longitude -100.5412
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 56.1% 57.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 28.8% 27.3% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 11.2% 22.6%
Over $200k 4.1% 3.7% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,227
Population
8
People per sq mi
44.6
Median age
$44,095
Median household income
$23,287
Per capita income
$74,400
Median home value
$544
Median monthly rent
69.0%
Home ownership
20.6%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment
905
Housing units
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
51
Under 5
57
85
5–9
94
63
10–14
69
84
15–19
94
47
20–24
52
101
25–34
113
102
35–44
114
140
45–54
156
86
55–59
95
76
60–64
85
138
65–74
153
52
75–84
57
30
85+
33
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1851623.2%
18 and over1,71176.8%
65 and over46320.8%
Median age44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or more races 13.7%
Other race 7.5%
Black or African American 6.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,46454.7%
Hispanic or Latino45116.8%
Two or more races36813.7%
Other race2007.5%
Black or African American1746.5%
Asian120.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.1% 57.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 28.8% 27.3% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 11.2% 22.6%
Over $200k 4.1% 3.7% 7.8%
Under $10k 6.0%
$10k–$15k 7.0%
$15k–$25k 19.0%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 17.4%
$50k–$75k 18.4%
$75k–$100k 12.1%
$100k–$150k 7.4%
$150k–$200k 3.4%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.0%
$10k–$15k7.0%
$15k–$25k19.0%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k17.4%
$50k–$75k18.4%
$75k–$100k12.1%
$100k–$150k7.4%
$150k–$200k3.4%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$44,095

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.7%
$50k–$100k 31.9%
$100k–$150k 19.0%
$150k–$200k 2.3%
$200k–$300k 11.9%
$300k–$500k 2.3%
$500k–$1M 0.3%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$74,400
Median rent / month$544
Owner occupied69.0%
Renter occupied31.0%
Vacant24.0%
Single-family detached86.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.2%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.4%
2000–20094.1%
1990–19992.3%
1980–19894.2%
1970–197919.3%
1960–196916.9%
1950–19599.3%
1940–19495.6%
1939 or earlier36.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom9.6%
2 bedrooms22.8%
3 bedrooms57.2%
4 bedrooms8.1%
5+ bedrooms2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.9%
1 vehicle34.8%
2 vehicles42.4%
3 or more18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas66.1%
Electricity32.7%
Propane / LP gas0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family38843.1%
Cohabiting couple879.7%
Male householder, no spouse16718.6%
Female householder, no spouse25828.7%
Households with children under 1829933.2%
Households with seniors (65+)29532.8%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.9%29.8%
Married43.9%46.3%
Separated8.5%3.6%
Widowed5.0%10.3%
Divorced12.7%10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%
Some HS, no diploma 11.8%
HS graduate 34.4%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 12.5%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate / professional 5.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.4%
Bachelor's or higher16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool437.9%
Kindergarten101.8%
Elementary school27650.5%
High school12422.7%
College / grad school9317.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%
Agriculture & mining 12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%
Construction 10.0%
Finance & real estate 8.2%
Manufacturing 7.4%
Other services 7.4%
Retail trade 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 5.7%
Professional & management 4.8%
Public administration 2.3%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.5%
Service20.5%
Sales & office17.6%
Natural resources & construction16.3%
Production & transportation16.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.3%
Government23.6%
Self-employed14.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.7%
Carpool13.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.0%
Work from home4.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)16.7

Poverty

All people 20.6%
Under 18 years 32.8%
18 and over 16.8%
Married-couple families 13.7%
Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.4%
Retirement income22.3%
Supplemental Security5.2%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP12.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.2%
High blood pressure44.3%
High cholesterol39.1%
Diabetes17.7%
Heart disease10.8%
Stroke5.3%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis31.7%
Kidney disease4.7%
Pulmonary disease11.7%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.4%
Binge drinking14.7%
No physical activity34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.3%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health26.9%
Poor mental health16.3%
Poor physical health16.6%
No health insurance32.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist44.7%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss22.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans905.3%
Disability%
Any disability17.8%
Under 183.1%
18–64 years9.9%
65 and over56.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance53.0%
Public insurance43.7%
No insurance20.5%
Uninsured under 1910.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,11995.2%
Spanish1677.9%
Other Indo-European1637.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,95487.7%
Born in same state1,94587.3%
Born in different state1,57270.6%
Foreign born90.4%
Naturalized citizen27312.3%
Not a US citizen7427.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French28812.9%
Italian1808.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab904%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79245

What city is ZIP code 79245 in?

ZIP code 79245 is primarily assigned to Memphis, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79245 in?

ZIP code 79245 falls within Hall County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79245?

21% of residents in ZIP code 79245 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79245 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 79245 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79245?

The median home value in ZIP code 79245 is $74,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79245?

Health data for ZIP code 79245 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79245 in?

ZIP code 79245 observes the CST timezone.

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