79539 ZIP Code — O Brien, TX

Haskell County, Texas

ZIP code 79539 is located in O Brien, Texas, within Haskell County. It covers approximately 47.50 square miles and serves a population of 197 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

197
population
47.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79539 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79539

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City Status
O Brien Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79544 Rochester (3.4 mi) 79529 Knox City (6.4 mi) 79547 Rule (12 mi) 79505 Benjamin (13.9 mi) 76371 Munday (14.2 mi) 76388 Weinert (15 mi) 79521 Haskell (16.9 mi) 79540 Old Glory (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 197
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 207
Geography
Land area 47.50 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 33.3562
Longitude -99.8547
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 940
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.7% 51.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 40.5% 30.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 13.1% 14.0% 22.6%
Over $200k 10.7% 3.6% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

197
Population
4
People per sq mi
44.0
Median age
$55,179
Median household income
$26,557
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$770
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
21.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
Unemployment
89
Housing units
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1
Under 5
2
1
5–9
2
13
10–14
13
14
15–19
15
5
20–24
6
5
25–34
5
17
35–44
17
6
45–54
6
3
55–59
4
6
60–64
6
19
65–74
20
1
75–84
2
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183718.8%
18 and over16081.2%
65 and over5025.4%
Median age44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.2%
Two or more races 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
GroupCount%
White15867.2%
Two or more races3916.6%
Hispanic or Latino3816.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.7% 51.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 40.5% 30.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 13.1% 14.0% 22.6%
Over $200k 10.7% 3.6% 7.8%
Under $10k 5.5%
$15k–$25k 8.2%
$25k–$35k 13.7%
$35k–$50k 13.7%
$50k–$75k 30.1%
$75k–$100k 16.4%
$100k–$150k 6.8%
$200k+ 5.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.5%
$15k–$25k8.2%
$25k–$35k13.7%
$35k–$50k13.7%
$50k–$75k30.1%
$75k–$100k16.4%
$100k–$150k6.8%
$200k+5.5%
Median income$55,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.2%
$50k–$100k 11.8%
$100k–$150k 21.6%
$200k–$300k 11.8%
$300k–$500k 13.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$770
Owner occupied69.9%
Renter occupied30.1%
Vacant34.2%
Single-family detached89.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.8%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.45

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19994.5%
1980–198924.3%
1970–19790.0%
1960–196926.1%
1950–195922.5%
1940–19498.1%
1939 or earlier14.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom9.9%
2 bedrooms12.6%
3 bedrooms55.9%
4 bedrooms21.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.2%
1 vehicle28.8%
2 vehicles43.8%
3 or more19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas15.1%
Electricity58.9%
Propane / LP gas17.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3649.3%
Cohabiting couple79.6%
Male householder, no spouse1520.5%
Female householder, no spouse1520.5%
Households with children under 181419.2%
Households with seniors (65+)3345.2%
Average household size2.70

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.6%33.8%
Married44.7%43.8%
Separated0.0%2.5%
Widowed9.4%16.3%
Divorced8.2%3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.4%
Some HS, no diploma 26.4%
HS graduate 23.2%
Some college, no degree 2.4%
Associate's degree 2.4%
Bachelor's degree 25.6%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher59.2%
Bachelor's or higher31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool35.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2952.7%
High school2138.2%
College / grad school23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.7%
Agriculture & mining 37.0%
Public administration 9.9%
Retail trade 8.6%
Manufacturing 3.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.3%
Service19.8%
Sales & office4.9%
Natural resources & construction22.2%
Production & transportation19.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.4%
Government21.0%
Self-employed8.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.1%
Carpool30.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.2

Poverty

All people 21.3%
Under 18 years 54.1%
18 and over 13.8%
Married-couple families 5.6%
Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.1%
Retirement income20.5%
Supplemental Security9.6%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP15.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.8%
High blood pressure46.8%
High cholesterol43.6%
Diabetes19.0%
Heart disease12.1%
Stroke5.5%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis33.7%
Kidney disease5.0%
Pulmonary disease12.3%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.0%
Binge drinking15.0%
No physical activity36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.0%
Depression22.1%
Fair or poor health28.1%
Poor mental health15.1%
Poor physical health17.3%
No health insurance32.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.0%
Visited dentist45.1%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss22.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans95.6%
Disability%
Any disability20.8%
Under 188.1%
18–64 years21.8%
65 and over28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.4%
Public insurance46.7%
No insurance11.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only19498.5%
Spanish126.2%
Other Indo-European126.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)18593.9%
Born in same state16885.3%
Born in different state15880.2%
Foreign born178.6%
Naturalized citizen126.1%
Not a US citizen758.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2814.2%
Arab2211.2%
AncestryCount%
French84.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.1%
Internet access83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79539

What city is ZIP code 79539 in?

ZIP code 79539 is primarily assigned to O Brien, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79539 in?

ZIP code 79539 falls within Haskell County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79539 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 79539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79539?

21% of residents in ZIP code 79539 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79539?

Health data for ZIP code 79539 shows elevated rates of diabetes (19%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 79539?

ZIP code 79539 has an estimated population of 197 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79539 in?

ZIP code 79539 observes the CST timezone.

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