79538 ZIP Code — Novice, TX
Coleman County, Texas
ZIP code 79538 is located in Novice, Texas, within Coleman County. It covers approximately 56.98 square miles and serves a population of 173 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.
173
population
56.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79538 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79538
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79538. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Novice | Acceptable |
| Novice | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
79519 Goldsboro (6.8 mi)
76882 Talpa (10.2 mi)
79530 Lawn (13.1 mi)
76834 Coleman (14.4 mi)
79567 Winters (16.2 mi)
79541 Ovalo (17.5 mi)
76884 Valera (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 173 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 56.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.9545 |
| Longitude | -99.6581 |
| 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 | 46.2% | 52.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 32.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.8% | 11.3% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 4.2% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
173
Population
3
People per sq mi
59.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$37,814
Per capita income
$331,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
93.5%
Home ownership
36.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
103
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
4
1
5–9
1
3
15–19
2
9
25–34
7
7
35–44
6
18
45–54
14
8
55–59
7
16
60–64
12
17
65–74
13
12
75–84
10
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10 | 5.8% |
| 18 and over | 163 | 94.2% |
| 65 and over | 54 | 31.2% |
| Median age | 59.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89%
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.8%
Two or more races
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 89% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.2% | 52.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 32.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.8% | 11.3% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 4.2% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
11.3%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
35.5%
$25k–$35k
3.2%
$35k–$50k
1.6%
$50k–$75k
1.6%
$75k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
17.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 35.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 1.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 1.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 1.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 17.7% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
24.1%
$100k–$150k
3.4%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k–$300k
8.6%
$300k–$500k
34.5%
$500k–$1M
25.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 93.5% |
| Renter occupied | 6.5% |
| Vacant | 42.1% |
| Single-family detached | 91.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 43.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.1% |
| Electricity | 61.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 35 | 56.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 3.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6 | 9.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 39 | 62.9% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.9% | 2.9% |
| Married | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 17.1% |
| Divorced | 25.8% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
44.3%
Some college, no degree
11.4%
Associate's degree
16.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 28.6% |
| High school | 5 | 71.4% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Wholesale trade
39.2%
Professional & management
15.2%
Transportation & utilities
13.9%
Education & healthcare
13.9%
Construction
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Retail trade
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.5% |
| Service | 6.3% |
| Sales & office | 53.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.3% |
| Government | 7.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.7% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 7.6% |
| Other means | 6.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 45.7 |
Poverty
All people
36.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
38.0%
Married-couple families
11.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.6% |
| Retirement income | 32.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 16.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 42.9% |
| High cholesterol | 44.2% |
| Diabetes | 14.2% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 9.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 21.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 56.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19 | 11.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 35.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 33.9% |
| 65 and over | 46.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 30.1% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| No insurance | 39.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 165 | 95.4% |
| 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) | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 172 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 143 | 82.7% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 27 | 15.6% |
| English | 20 | 11.6% |
| Polish | 16 | 9.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2 | 1.2% |
| Arab | 2 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79538
What city is ZIP code 79538 in?
ZIP code 79538 is primarily assigned to Novice, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79538 in?
ZIP code 79538 falls within Coleman County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79538?
36% of residents in ZIP code 79538 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79538 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 79538 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 79538 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 79538 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79538 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 79538 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 79538 in?
ZIP code 79538 observes the CST timezone.