79545 ZIP Code — Roscoe, TX

Nolan County, Texas

ZIP code 79545 is located in Roscoe, Texas, within Nolan County. It covers approximately 228.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79545

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 $85,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,179. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79545 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,873
population
228.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79545 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79545

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79545. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Roscoe Acceptable
Roscoe Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79556 Sweetwater (10.3 mi) 79535 Maryneal (15 mi) 79532 Loraine (17.1 mi) 79537 Nolan (17.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,873
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 353
Geography
Land area 228.40 sq mi
Water area 0.14 sq mi
Latitude 32.4073
Longitude -100.5026
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 54.9% 56.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 28.0% 26.4% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 14.2% 22.6%
Over $200k 2.7% 2.6% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,873
Population
8
People per sq mi
31.0
Median age
$51,179
Median household income
$26,589
Per capita income
$85,000
Median home value
$893
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
764
Housing units
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
43
81
5–9
76
81
10–14
76
75
15–19
71
76
20–24
71
167
25–34
157
94
35–44
89
130
45–54
122
36
55–59
33
34
60–64
32
50
65–74
47
64
75–84
60
32
85+
30
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1848525.9%
18 and over1,38874.1%
65 and over28315.1%
Median age31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or more races 9.2%
Other race 3.6%
Black or African American 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,58674.1%
Hispanic or Latino26812.5%
Two or more races1979.2%
Other race783.6%
Black or African American120.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.9% 56.8% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 28.0% 26.4% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 14.2% 22.6%
Over $200k 2.7% 2.6% 7.8%
Under $10k 0.7%
$10k–$15k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 20.1%
$25k–$35k 15.0%
$35k–$50k 8.9%
$50k–$75k 18.5%
$75k–$100k 9.9%
$100k–$150k 14.2%
$150k–$200k 6.4%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.7%
$10k–$15k2.8%
$15k–$25k20.1%
$25k–$35k15.0%
$35k–$50k8.9%
$50k–$75k18.5%
$75k–$100k9.9%
$100k–$150k14.2%
$150k–$200k6.4%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$51,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.6%
$50k–$100k 20.3%
$100k–$150k 21.0%
$150k–$200k 10.4%
$200k–$300k 5.2%
$300k–$500k 8.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$85,000
Median rent / month$893
Owner occupied83.9%
Renter occupied16.1%
Vacant21.6%
Single-family detached88.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.6%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.87

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.8%
2010–20193.8%
2000–20090.5%
1990–19995.9%
1980–198912.2%
1970–197924.8%
1960–196930.5%
1950–195911.7%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier5.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom1.0%
2 bedrooms29.9%
3 bedrooms57.4%
4 bedrooms8.9%
5+ bedrooms0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle39.3%
2 vehicles32.0%
3 or more28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas40.3%
Electricity50.2%
Propane / LP gas8.5%
Wood0.7%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family32647.6%
Cohabiting couple426.1%
Male householder, no spouse11917.4%
Female householder, no spouse19828.9%
Households with children under 1829543.1%
Households with seniors (65+)20830.4%
Average household size2.73

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married42.9%29.2%
Married48.5%46.1%
Separated0.3%0.3%
Widowed2.6%16.5%
Divorced5.8%7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 37.2%
Some college, no degree 21.7%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.1%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.4%
Bachelor's or higher21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool499.7%
Kindergarten193.8%
Elementary school22845.3%
High school9318.5%
College / grad school11422.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.7%
Manufacturing 15.6%
Construction 13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%
Retail trade 11.3%
Agriculture & mining 10.8%
Transportation & utilities 6.9%
Professional & management 3.3%
Other services 3.0%
Public administration 2.1%
Finance & real estate 1.9%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.1%
Service21.7%
Sales & office12.4%
Natural resources & construction29.9%
Production & transportation12.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.7%
Government14.1%
Self-employed11.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.1%
Carpool13.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.6%
Work from home0.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.2

Poverty

All people 11.6%
Under 18 years 11.3%
18 and over 11.7%
Married-couple families 3.1%
Female-led households 56.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.4%
Retirement income20.4%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure37.7%
High cholesterol40.9%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis25.3%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.0%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health18.8%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance27.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.2%
Visited dentist55.6%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss14.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1248.9%
Disability%
Any disability19.2%
Under 1814.0%
18–64 years10.7%
65 and over61.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.9%
Public insurance26.5%
No insurance22.2%
Uninsured under 1920.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,78495.2%
Spanish1739.7%
Other Indo-European1739.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,64888.0%
Born in same state1,64687.9%
Born in different state1,47979.0%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen22512.0%
Not a US citizen7633.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab24212.9%
Italian1196.4%
French1186.3%
AncestryCount%
English40.2%
Polish20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.6%
Internet access90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79545

What city is ZIP code 79545 in?

ZIP code 79545 is primarily assigned to Roscoe, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79545 in?

ZIP code 79545 falls within Nolan County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79545 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 79545 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79545?

The median home value in ZIP code 79545 is $85,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 79545?

ZIP code 79545 has an estimated population of 1,873 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79545?

The median household income in ZIP code 79545 is $51,179, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79545 in?

ZIP code 79545 observes the CST timezone.

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