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Castro County
Nazareth, TX
79063
79063 ZIP Code — Nazareth, TX
Castro County, Texas
ZIP code 79063 is located in
Nazareth ,
Texas ,
within Castro County .
It covers approximately 82.47 square miles and serves a population of
629 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79063
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($72,708) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
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 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 79063 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
629
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
82.47 sq mi
Water area
0.50 sq mi
Latitude
34.5533
Longitude
-102.1107
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.3%
52.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
31.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
13.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
13.3%
3.1%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$72,708
Median household income
$189,800
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 181 28.8% 18 and over 448 71.2% 65 and over 160 25.4% Median age 43.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 584 92% Two or more races 45 7.1% Hispanic or Latino 6 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.3%
52.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
31.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
13.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
13.3%
3.1%
7.8%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 18.3% $25k–$35k 5.0% $35k–$50k 8.7% $50k–$75k 20.5% $75k–$100k 12.3% $100k–$150k 12.3% $150k–$200k 9.6% $200k+ 13.2% Median income $72,708
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $189,800 Median rent / month $585 Owner occupied 90.0% Renter occupied 10.0% Vacant 9.5% Single-family detached 88.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.7% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 14.5% 1990–1999 14.5% 1980–1989 11.6% 1970–1979 7.9% 1960–1969 20.7% 1950–1959 14.9% 1940–1949 9.1% 1939 or earlier 5.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.5% 2 bedrooms 15.7% 3 bedrooms 63.6% 4 bedrooms 13.6% 5+ bedrooms 4.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 5.9% 2 vehicles 47.0% 3 or more 47.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.1% Electricity 30.1% Propane / LP gas 3.7% Fuel oil 2.3% Wood 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 142 64.8% Cohabiting couple 4 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 37 16.9% Female householder, no spouse 36 16.4% Households with children under 18 79 36.1% Households with seniors (65+) 95 43.4% Average household size 2.87
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.3% 22.7% Married 60.1% 60.6% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 6.9% 12.5% Divorced 9.3% 4.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 99.1% Bachelor's or higher 22.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 13.0% Kindergarten 8 5.8% Elementary school 47 34.1% High school 65 47.1% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
35.1%
Education & healthcare
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Professional & management
6.2%
Public administration
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 51.1% Service 8.3% Sales & office 23.6% Natural resources & construction 11.2% Production & transportation 5.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.5% Government 15.2% Self-employed 12.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.3% Carpool 5.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.0% Retirement income 22.8% Supplemental Security 2.3% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 3.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.1% High blood pressure 38.0% High cholesterol 38.9% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 27.0% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.4% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 25.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 18.2% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 23.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.2% Visited dentist 54.7% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 16.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 53 11.8%
Disability % Any disability 7.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.8% 65 and over 24.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.6% Public insurance 32.6% No insurance 11.8% Uninsured under 19 7.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 571 90.8% 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) 624 99.2% Born in same state 624 99.2% Born in different state 529 84.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 0.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 58 9.2% Italian 49 7.8% Arab 24 3.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 8 1.3% English 5 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.8% Internet access 86.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79063
What city is ZIP code 79063 in?
ZIP code 79063 is primarily assigned to Nazareth, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79063 in?
ZIP code 79063 falls within Castro County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79063 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 79063 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79063 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 79063 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79063 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 79063 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 79063 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 79063 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 79063 in?
ZIP code 79063 observes the CST timezone.
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