79543 ZIP Code — Roby, TX

Fisher County, Texas

ZIP code 79543 is located in Roby, Texas, within Fisher County. It covers approximately 128.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,178 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79543

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 $66,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,403. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,178

population

128.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roby	Acceptable
Roby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79546 Rotan (10.5 mi) 79534 Mc Caulley (14.5 mi) 79560 Sylvester (14.8 mi) 79556 Sweetwater (18.1 mi) 79526 Hermleigh (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,178
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	128.57 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	32.6977
Longitude	-100.4522
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	40.0%	47.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	19.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,178

Population

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$63,403

Median household income

$31,638

Per capita income

$66,100

Median home value

$760

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

514

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

105

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	263	22.3%
18 and over	915	77.7%
65 and over	214	18.2%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Two or more races 8.6%

Black or African American 3.5%

Other race 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	983	75.8%
Hispanic or Latino	118	9.1%
Two or more races	111	8.6%
Black or African American	46	3.5%
Other race	38	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	47.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	19.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$63,403

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,100
Median rent / month	$760
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	19.9%
1950–1959	23.1%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.5%
Electricity	43.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	241	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	30	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	80	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	120	25.5%
Households with children under 18	169	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	175	37.2%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	20.0%
Married	50.3%	52.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	4.9%	16.0%
Divorced	18.5%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	6.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	167	56.4%
High school	59	19.9%
College / grad school	51	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Agriculture & mining 19.6%

Professional & management 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 4.5%

Retail trade 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.4%
Government	29.2%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	25.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	56.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	17.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,123	95.3%
Spanish	58	5.2%
Other Indo-European	58	5.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,118	94.9%
Born in same state	1,118	94.9%
Born in different state	1,011	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	60	5.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	198	16.8%
Italian	175	14.9%
French	116	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.5%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	83.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79543

What city is ZIP code 79543 in?

ZIP code 79543 is primarily assigned to Roby, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79543 in?

ZIP code 79543 falls within Fisher County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79543 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 79543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79543?

The median home value in ZIP code 79543 is $66,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 79543?

ZIP code 79543 has an estimated population of 1,178 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79543?

The median household income in ZIP code 79543 is $63,403, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79543 in?

ZIP code 79543 observes the CST timezone.