79544 ZIP Code — Rochester, TX

Haskell County, Texas

ZIP code 79544 is located in Rochester, Texas, within Haskell County. It covers approximately 83.81 square miles and serves a population of 577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 79544

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $56,786. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79544 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

577
population
83.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79544 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79544

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City Status
Rochester Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79539 O Brien (3.4 mi) 79547 Rule (8.6 mi) 79529 Knox City (9.9 mi) 79521 Haskell (14.7 mi) 76388 Weinert (14.9 mi) 76371 Munday (16.8 mi) 79548 Rule (16.8 mi) 79505 Benjamin (17.3 mi) 79540 Old Glory (18.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 577
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 207
Geography
Land area 83.81 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 33.3067
Longitude -99.8575
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 58.6% 51.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 37.4% 30.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 2.9% 14.0% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.1% 3.6% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

577
Population
7
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$56,786
Median household income
$19,921
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$919
Median monthly rent
72.6%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
170
Housing units
3.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
26
Under 5
23
13
5–9
11
30
10–14
26
21
15–19
18
22
20–24
20
17
25–34
15
70
35–44
62
29
45–54
26
22
55–59
20
9
60–64
8
40
65–74
36
2
75–84
1
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814425.0%
18 and over43375.0%
65 and over8915.4%
Median age36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.5%
Two or more races 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Other race 6.1%
Black or African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
GroupCount%
White41466.5%
Two or more races9314.9%
Hispanic or Latino467.4%
Other race386.1%
Black or African American294.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.6% 51.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 37.4% 30.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 2.9% 14.0% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.1% 3.6% 7.8%
Under $10k 1.2%
$10k–$15k 5.5%
$15k–$25k 6.7%
$25k–$35k 14.6%
$35k–$50k 18.3%
$50k–$75k 23.2%
$75k–$100k 12.8%
$100k–$150k 17.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.2%
$10k–$15k5.5%
$15k–$25k6.7%
$25k–$35k14.6%
$35k–$50k18.3%
$50k–$75k23.2%
$75k–$100k12.8%
$100k–$150k17.7%
Median income$56,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 54.6%
$50k–$100k 9.2%
$100k–$150k 31.1%
$200k–$300k 3.4%
$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$919
Owner occupied72.6%
Renter occupied27.4%
Vacant23.7%
Single-family detached90.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.0%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)3.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20093.3%
1990–199911.2%
1980–19898.4%
1970–197913.5%
1960–196917.2%
1950–195926.0%
1940–19499.8%
1939 or earlier10.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms38.6%
3 bedrooms39.1%
4 bedrooms21.4%
5+ bedrooms0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.1%
1 vehicle22.6%
2 vehicles43.3%
3 or more28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas31.7%
Electricity65.2%
Propane / LP gas2.4%
Wood0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10966.5%
Cohabiting couple74.3%
Male householder, no spouse106.1%
Female householder, no spouse3823.2%
Households with children under 188652.4%
Households with seniors (65+)6237.8%
Average household size3.52

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.1%25.0%
Married51.3%50.9%
Separated0.0%0.9%
Widowed0.9%13.8%
Divorced6.7%9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.9%
Some HS, no diploma 7.1%
HS graduate 31.9%
Some college, no degree 26.2%
Associate's degree 15.0%
Bachelor's degree 2.2%
Graduate / professional 0.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.0%
Bachelor's or higher3.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school8160.0%
High school3828.1%
College / grad school1611.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 19.4%
Education & healthcare 14.7%
Agriculture & mining 14.4%
Public administration 12.9%
Other services 5.4%
Professional & management 2.5%
Construction 2.2%
Transportation & utilities 1.4%
Manufacturing 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts18.7%
Service27.0%
Sales & office32.0%
Natural resources & construction14.0%
Production & transportation8.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.3%
Government22.3%
Self-employed5.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.8%
Carpool4.7%
Public transit2.9%
Walk4.7%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)16.8

Poverty

All people 10.9%
Under 18 years 6.3%
18 and over 12.5%
Married-couple families 6.4%
Female-led households 3.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.0%
Retirement income25.6%
Supplemental Security7.3%
Cash public assistance7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP32.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure44.7%
High cholesterol41.4%
Diabetes17.6%
Heart disease11.2%
Stroke5.4%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis32.2%
Kidney disease4.7%
Pulmonary disease11.8%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.8%
Binge drinking14.9%
No physical activity35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.7%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health27.3%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health16.8%
No health insurance32.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.8%
Visited dentist45.1%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss23.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans133.0%
Disability%
Any disability16.8%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years11.9%
65 and over60.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance41.8%
Public insurance33.8%
No insurance29.3%
Uninsured under 1912.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only52891.5%
Spanish438.1%
Other Indo-European438.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)52991.7%
Born in same state52991.7%
Born in different state50086.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen488.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian162.8%
Arab122.1%
AncestryCount%
French111.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access28.4%
Internet access94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79544

What city is ZIP code 79544 in?

ZIP code 79544 is primarily assigned to Rochester, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79544 in?

ZIP code 79544 falls within Haskell County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79544?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 79544 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 79544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79544?

Health data for ZIP code 79544 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 79544?

ZIP code 79544 has an estimated population of 577 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79544 in?

ZIP code 79544 observes the CST timezone.

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