79541 ZIP Code — Ovalo, TX

Taylor County, Texas

ZIP code 79541 is located in Ovalo, Texas, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 146.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79541

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($58,901) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 79541 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,253

population

146.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ovalo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79530 Lawn (5 mi) 79562 Tuscola (6.8 mi) 79508 Buffalo Gap (8.4 mi) 79519 Goldsboro (12.1 mi) 79606 Abilene (12.6 mi) 79567 Winters (14.2 mi) 79602 Abilene (14.6 mi) 79603 Abilene (16 mi) 79538 Novice (17.5 mi) 79607 Dyess Afb (17.6 mi) 79563 Tye (18 mi) 79605 Abilene (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,253
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	441

Geography
Land area	146.12 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	32.1654
Longitude	-99.8224
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	29.1%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,253

Population

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$58,901

Median household income

$45,574

Per capita income

$264,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

420

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

114

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

153

25–34

122

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

126

65–74

100

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	339	27.1%
18 and over	914	72.9%
65 and over	352	28.1%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,203	92.3%
Hispanic or Latino	50	3.8%
Two or more races	50	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	29.1%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 45.4%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	45.4%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$58,901

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 19.8%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	37.7%
1970–1979	2.5%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	22.0%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	6.8%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	40.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	47.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	56.3%
Propane / LP gas	34.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	169	31.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	148	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	223	41.3%
Households with children under 18	205	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	336	62.2%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	1.0%
Married	40.4%	51.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	0.0%
Divorced	28.1%	48.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 32.8%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	4.4%
Kindergarten	89	24.4%
Elementary school	229	62.7%
High school	11	3.0%
College / grad school	20	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.3%

Transportation & utilities 17.2%

Construction 15.3%

Professional & management 12.0%

Retail trade 8.8%

Public administration 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	27.9%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.2%
Government	38.7%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.4%
Retirement income	37.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	195	21.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.4%
65 and over	25.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,237	98.7%
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)	1,221	97.4%
Born in same state	1,221	97.4%
Born in different state	811	64.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	2.6%
Not a US citizen	32	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	502	40.1%
Italian	135	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	73	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79541

What city is ZIP code 79541 in?

ZIP code 79541 is primarily assigned to Ovalo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79541 in?

ZIP code 79541 falls within Taylor County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79541 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 79541 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 79541 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 79541 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 79541 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 79541 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 79541?

ZIP code 79541 has an estimated population of 1,253 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79541 in?

ZIP code 79541 observes the CST timezone.