79252 ZIP Code — Quanah, TX

Hardeman County, Texas

ZIP code 79252 is located in Quanah, Texas, within Hardeman County. It covers approximately 529.08 square miles and serves a population of 2,702 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 79252

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 $69,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $59,244. 44% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 79252 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,702

population

529.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79252 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79252

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quanah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73537 Eldorado (14.1 mi) 79225 Chillicothe (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,702
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	529.08 sq mi
Water area	1.58 sq mi
Latitude	34.3311
Longitude	-99.7949
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	51.8%	50.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	16.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,702

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$59,244

Median household income

$30,090

Per capita income

$69,200

Median home value

$559

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,069

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

112

10–14

108

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

108

229

35–44

222

152

45–54

148

55–59

142

60–64

138

207

65–74

201

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	563	20.8%
18 and over	2,139	79.2%
65 and over	563	20.8%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.6%

Two or more races 10.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,221	74.6%
Two or more races	323	10.9%
Hispanic or Latino	274	9.2%
Other race	78	2.6%
Asian	41	1.4%
Black or African American	26	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	50.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	16.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$59,244

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.9%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 0.7%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,200
Median rent / month	$559
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	21.8%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.2%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.6%
Electricity	31.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Wood	1.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	470	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	62	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	288	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	216	20.8%
Households with children under 18	233	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	405	39.1%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	15.0%
Married	45.4%	50.1%
Separated	1.0%	2.2%
Widowed	3.4%	18.0%
Divorced	19.3%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	4.7%
Kindergarten	56	9.7%
Elementary school	241	41.8%
High school	112	19.4%
College / grad school	140	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Retail trade 16.2%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Construction 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Other services 3.4%

Professional & management 2.8%

Public administration 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.3

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 38.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	27.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,592	95.9%
Spanish	87	3.4%
Other Indo-European	72	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	13	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,568	95.0%
Born in same state	2,542	94.1%
Born in different state	2,116	78.3%
Foreign born	26	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	134	5.0%
Not a US citizen	59	44.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	404	15%
French	301	11.1%
Arab	196	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.2%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79252

What city is ZIP code 79252 in?

ZIP code 79252 is primarily assigned to Quanah, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79252 in?

ZIP code 79252 falls within Hardeman County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79252 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 79252 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79252?

The median home value in ZIP code 79252 is $69,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 79252?

ZIP code 79252 has an estimated population of 2,702 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79252?

The median household income in ZIP code 79252 is $59,244, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79252 in?

ZIP code 79252 observes the CST timezone.