79062 ZIP Code — Morse, TX

Hansford County, Texas

ZIP code 79062 is located in Morse, Texas, within Hansford County. It covers approximately 101.69 square miles and serves a population of 330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79062

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 $115,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

330

population

101.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79062 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79062

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79062. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79040 Gruver (16.8 mi) 79083 Stinnett (18.4 mi) 79081 Spearman (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	330
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	101.69 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.0901
Longitude	-101.5333
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	17.9%	48.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	59.0%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

330

Population

People per sq mi

23.3

Median age

Median household income

$23,786

Per capita income

$115,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

102

Housing units

37.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	111	33.6%
18 and over	219	66.4%
65 and over	16	4.8%
Median age	23.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Other race 4.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	312	89.7%
Hispanic or Latino	18	5.2%
Other race	15	4.3%
Two or more races	3	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.9%	48.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	59.0%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 14.9%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 13.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.9%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	13.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	33.3%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	4.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	30.6%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	33.3%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	9.0%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	23.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.2%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	52.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.0%
Electricity	23.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	77.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	7	9.5%
Households with children under 18	38	51.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	7	9.5%
Average household size	4.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.0%	8.8%
Married	53.0%	47.4%
Separated	0.0%	37.7%
Widowed	0.0%	6.1%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 27.4%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	37.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	44.8%
High school	48	50.0%
College / grad school	5	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 41.8%

Wholesale trade 28.2%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Retail trade 5.3%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.5%
Service	3.5%
Sales & office	34.7%
Natural resources & construction	2.9%
Production & transportation	2.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.4%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	39.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.0%
Retirement income	12.2%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	30.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	46.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.0%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	6.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	23.6%
No insurance	25.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	292	88.5%
Spanish	21	7.2%
Other Indo-European	21	7.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	321	97.3%
Born in same state	289	87.6%
Born in different state	266	80.6%
Foreign born	32	9.7%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.7%
Not a US citizen	1	11.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	8.8%
French	16	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	3.3%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.4%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79062

What city is ZIP code 79062 in?

ZIP code 79062 is primarily assigned to Morse, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79062 in?

ZIP code 79062 falls within Hutchinson County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79062 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 79062 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 79062 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 79062 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79062?

The median home value in ZIP code 79062 is $115,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79062?

Health data for ZIP code 79062 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79062 in?

ZIP code 79062 observes the CST timezone.