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Upton County
Rankin, TX
79778
79778 ZIP Code — Rankin, TX
Upton County, Texas
ZIP code 79778 is located in
Rankin ,
Texas ,
within Upton County .
It covers approximately 211.57 square miles and serves a population of
1,202 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79778
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,883. 31% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 79778 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,202
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
461
Geography
Land area
211.57 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
31.2238
Longitude
-101.9527
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.6%
42.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
38.7%
38.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.5%
17.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.3%
2.0%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$68,883
Median household income
$113,500
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 283 23.5% 18 and over 919 76.5% 65 and over 153 12.7% Median age 42.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 745 46.2% Hispanic or Latino 410 25.4% Other race 347 21.5% Two or more races 65 4% American Indian / Alaska Native 21 1.3% Asian 17 1.1% Black or African American 7 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.6%
42.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
38.7%
38.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.5%
17.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.3%
2.0%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.1% $10k–$15k 10.5% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 1.3% $35k–$50k 14.0% $50k–$75k 17.4% $75k–$100k 1.5% $100k–$150k 20.1% $150k–$200k 13.4% $200k+ 5.9% Median income $68,883
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $113,500 Median rent / month $519 Owner occupied 76.9% Renter occupied 23.1% Vacant 8.7% Single-family detached 81.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.0% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.7% 2000–2009 4.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 22.9% 1970–1979 11.7% 1960–1969 0.7% 1950–1959 47.3% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 1.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 12.7% 3 bedrooms 50.6% 4 bedrooms 27.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.8% 1 vehicle 18.7% 2 vehicles 29.8% 3 or more 41.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 53.0% Electricity 44.0% Propane / LP gas 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 298 57.0% Cohabiting couple 28 5.4% Male householder, no spouse 125 23.9% Female householder, no spouse 72 13.8% Households with children under 18 163 31.2% Households with seniors (65+) 147 28.1% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.6% 22.4% Married 56.2% 67.5% Separated 0.0% 1.8% Widowed 5.8% 3.0% Divorced 15.4% 5.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.6%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
0.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.5% Bachelor's or higher 12.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 3.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 223 69.0% High school 26 8.0% College / grad school 62 19.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
28.0%
Transportation & utilities
23.9%
Education & healthcare
13.7%
Public administration
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Professional & management
2.4%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.0% Service 11.0% Sales & office 20.6% Natural resources & construction 16.5% Production & transportation 11.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.0% Government 31.8% Self-employed 6.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.6% Carpool 7.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.2% Work from home 11.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
84.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.4% Retirement income 31.5% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 3.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.8% High blood pressure 37.1% High cholesterol 36.4% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 25.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.7% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 19.5% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 29.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.8% Visited dentist 51.0% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 16.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 43 4.7%
Disability % Any disability 13.8% Under 18 2.1% 18–64 years 16.3% 65 and over 23.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 77.2% Public insurance 30.6% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 5.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,181 98.3% Spanish 47 4.0% Other Indo-European 35 3.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 12 1.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,117 92.9% Born in same state 1,113 92.6% Born in different state 864 71.9% Foreign born 4 0.3% Naturalized citizen 85 7.1% Not a US citizen 37 43.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 92 7.7% Italian 42 3.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 27 2.2% Polish 7 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.5% Internet access 92.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79778
What city is ZIP code 79778 in?
ZIP code 79778 is primarily assigned to Rankin, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79778 in?
ZIP code 79778 falls within Upton County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79778?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79778?
The median home value in ZIP code 79778 is $113,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 79778?
ZIP code 79778 has an estimated population of 1,202 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79778?
The median household income in ZIP code 79778 is $68,883, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79778 in?
ZIP code 79778 observes the CST timezone.
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