79061 ZIP Code — Mobeetie, TX

Wheeler County, Texas

ZIP code 79061 is located in Mobeetie, Texas, within Wheeler County. It covers approximately 166.94 square miles and serves a population of 328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79061

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 $86,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,563. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 79061 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

328
population
166.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79061 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Mobeetie Acceptable
Mobeetie Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79011 Briscoe (13.8 mi) 79096 Wheeler (14.4 mi) 79079 Shamrock (16.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 328
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 483
Geography
Land area 166.94 sq mi
Water area 0.23 sq mi
Latitude 35.5041
Longitude -100.4145
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 38.6% 52.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 28.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 28.4% 15.6% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.0% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

328
Population
2
People per sq mi
54.4
Median age
$81,563
Median household income
$33,625
Per capita income
$86,700
Median home value
$592
Median monthly rent
93.7%
Home ownership
3.4%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
137
Housing units
6.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
5–9
16
16
10–14
20
7
15–19
8
6
20–24
7
9
25–34
12
6
35–44
8
20
45–54
25
32
55–59
38
12
60–64
15
6
65–74
8
14
75–84
18
5
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188024.4%
18 and over24875.6%
65 and over5817.7%
Median age54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.5%
Asian 3.8%
Black or African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3%
Other race 3%
Two or more races 1.5%
GroupCount%
White28985.5%
Asian133.8%
Black or African American113.3%
Hispanic or Latino103%
Other race103%
Two or more races51.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.6% 52.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 28.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 28.4% 15.6% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.0% 7.8%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 7.2%
$15k–$25k 0.9%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 12.6%
$50k–$75k 18.0%
$75k–$100k 9.9%
$100k–$150k 36.9%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k7.2%
$15k–$25k0.9%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k12.6%
$50k–$75k18.0%
$75k–$100k9.9%
$100k–$150k36.9%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$81,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%
$50k–$100k 33.7%
$100k–$150k 4.8%
$150k–$200k 6.7%
$200k–$300k 18.3%
$300k–$500k 10.6%
$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$86,700
Median rent / month$592
Owner occupied93.7%
Renter occupied6.3%
Vacant22.9%
Single-family detached95.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.9%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)3.06

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.4%
2010–20194.9%
2000–20098.3%
1990–19990.7%
1980–19894.9%
1970–197911.1%
1960–19692.1%
1950–195927.8%
1940–194918.8%
1939 or earlier20.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.5%
2 bedrooms25.0%
3 bedrooms54.9%
4 bedrooms6.9%
5+ bedrooms9.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.8%
1 vehicle27.0%
2 vehicles25.2%
3 or more45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas67.6%
Electricity27.9%
Propane / LP gas1.8%
Wood2.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7164.0%
Cohabiting couple43.6%
Male householder, no spouse109.0%
Female householder, no spouse2623.4%
Households with children under 181715.3%
Households with seniors (65+)3430.6%
Average household size2.95

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married13.5%12.5%
Married68.5%53.9%
Separated0.0%15.1%
Widowed0.0%10.5%
Divorced18.0%7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%
Some HS, no diploma 0.4%
HS graduate 42.6%
Some college, no degree 33.2%
Associate's degree 12.3%
Bachelor's degree 5.1%
Graduate / professional 0.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.0%
Bachelor's or higher6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1012.5%
Elementary school5568.8%
High school1518.8%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.6%
Agriculture & mining 22.1%
Education & healthcare 14.9%
Finance & real estate 10.4%
Construction 8.4%
Public administration 4.5%
Retail trade 3.9%
Other services 3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%
Professional & management 1.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.5%
Service9.7%
Sales & office16.9%
Natural resources & construction38.3%
Production & transportation4.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.4%
Government15.6%
Self-employed11.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone92.2%
Carpool5.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.5

Poverty

All people 3.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.4%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.7%
Retirement income15.3%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP1.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.3%
High blood pressure41.1%
High cholesterol40.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart disease9.3%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis29.9%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.3%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health19.0%
Poor mental health15.2%
Poor physical health13.3%
No health insurance22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.6%
Visited dentist54.7%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss15.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans124.8%
Disability%
Any disability12.5%
Under 181.3%
18–64 years4.7%
65 and over53.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance88.4%
Public insurance18.3%
No insurance6.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only328100.0%
Spanish329.8%
Other Indo-European267.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages61.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)26982.0%
Born in same state26982.0%
Born in different state21766.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen5918.0%
Not a US citizen1322.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian319.5%
French309.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab82.4%
Polish20.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.8%
Internet access92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79061

What city is ZIP code 79061 in?

ZIP code 79061 is primarily assigned to Mobeetie, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79061 in?

ZIP code 79061 falls within Wheeler County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79061 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 79061 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79061?

6% 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 79061?

The median home value in ZIP code 79061 is $86,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 79061?

ZIP code 79061 has an estimated population of 328 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79061 in?

ZIP code 79061 observes the CST timezone.

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