79546 ZIP Code — Rotan, TX

Fisher County, Texas

ZIP code 79546 is located in Rotan, Texas, within Fisher County. It covers approximately 392.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79546

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 $79,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $49,650. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 79546 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,749
population
392.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79546 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79546

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79546. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Rotan Acceptable
Rotan Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79543 Roby (10.5 mi) 79534 Mc Caulley (15.7 mi) 79520 Hamlin (19.3 mi) 79560 Sylvester (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,749
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 151
Geography
Land area 392.51 sq mi
Water area 0.81 sq mi
Latitude 32.8463
Longitude -100.4892
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 51.1% 47.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 30.2% 30.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 13.7% 19.2% 22.6%
Over $200k 5.0% 2.9% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,749
Population
4
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$49,650
Median household income
$32,418
Per capita income
$79,000
Median home value
$563
Median monthly rent
72.3%
Home ownership
19.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
773
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
64
Under 5
69
62
5–9
67
39
10–14
43
32
15–19
35
54
20–24
59
112
25–34
121
93
35–44
101
105
45–54
113
57
55–59
61
45
60–64
48
107
65–74
115
45
75–84
48
26
85+
28
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1839522.6%
18 and over1,35477.4%
65 and over36921.1%
Median age40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or more races 19%
Other race 5.8%
Black or African American 3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,09849.1%
Hispanic or Latino48921.8%
Two or more races42619%
Other race1295.8%
Black or African American673%
American Indian / Alaska Native200.9%
Asian90.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.1% 47.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 30.2% 30.9% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 13.7% 19.2% 22.6%
Over $200k 5.0% 2.9% 7.8%
Under $10k 10.9%
$10k–$15k 3.3%
$15k–$25k 10.6%
$25k–$35k 13.3%
$35k–$50k 12.4%
$50k–$75k 16.4%
$75k–$100k 11.7%
$100k–$150k 8.2%
$150k–$200k 6.4%
$200k+ 6.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.9%
$10k–$15k3.3%
$15k–$25k10.6%
$25k–$35k13.3%
$35k–$50k12.4%
$50k–$75k16.4%
$75k–$100k11.7%
$100k–$150k8.2%
$150k–$200k6.4%
$200k+6.8%
Median income$49,650

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.0%
$50k–$100k 29.5%
$100k–$150k 19.0%
$150k–$200k 4.3%
$200k–$300k 6.5%
$300k–$500k 8.8%
$500k–$1M 1.4%
$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$79,000
Median rent / month$563
Owner occupied72.3%
Renter occupied27.7%
Vacant27.0%
Single-family detached87.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.2%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.38

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.8%
2000–20098.5%
1990–19992.9%
1980–19892.5%
1970–197919.0%
1960–196917.6%
1950–195931.7%
1940–19496.4%
1939 or earlier10.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom3.2%
2 bedrooms27.9%
3 bedrooms53.9%
4 bedrooms12.5%
5+ bedrooms1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.8%
1 vehicle36.1%
2 vehicles30.1%
3 or more27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas40.3%
Electricity44.1%
Propane / LP gas13.0%
No fuel used1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family36050.9%
Cohabiting couple365.1%
Male householder, no spouse11015.6%
Female householder, no spouse20128.4%
Households with children under 1820629.1%
Households with seniors (65+)26437.3%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.0%21.9%
Married62.8%48.1%
Separated0.0%3.9%
Widowed3.8%17.3%
Divorced9.4%8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%
Some HS, no diploma 8.5%
HS graduate 30.4%
Some college, no degree 17.9%
Associate's degree 14.1%
Bachelor's degree 13.5%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.6%
Bachelor's or higher19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3613.1%
Kindergarten3111.3%
Elementary school11842.9%
High school5118.5%
College / grad school3914.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%
Agriculture & mining 15.3%
Construction 9.2%
Manufacturing 8.8%
Retail trade 8.5%
Transportation & utilities 8.1%
Public administration 6.6%
Other services 5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%
Finance & real estate 1.7%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Professional & management 1.2%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.5%
Service14.1%
Sales & office15.7%
Natural resources & construction22.1%
Production & transportation12.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.5%
Government21.4%
Self-employed11.5%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.9%
Carpool2.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.6%
Work from home3.3%
Other means3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)16.2

Poverty

All people 19.2%
Under 18 years 27.2%
18 and over 17.0%
Married-couple families 10.3%
Female-led households 60.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.5%
Retirement income24.6%
Supplemental Security6.2%
Cash public assistance6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP23.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.1%
High blood pressure42.1%
High cholesterol42.4%
Diabetes15.9%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease9.5%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.4%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.3%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health22.6%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health14.4%
No health insurance29.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.1%
Visited dentist49.8%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss18.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1017.5%
Disability%
Any disability16.2%
Under 184.1%
18–64 years7.6%
65 and over52.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance56.5%
Public insurance41.3%
No insurance13.4%
Uninsured under 194.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,61692.4%
Spanish945.8%
Other Indo-European855.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages90.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,68896.5%
Born in same state1,67295.6%
Born in different state1,50786.2%
Foreign born160.9%
Naturalized citizen613.5%
Not a US citizen1524.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French20411.7%
Arab1257.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian563.2%
English20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79546

What city is ZIP code 79546 in?

ZIP code 79546 is primarily assigned to Rotan, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79546 in?

ZIP code 79546 falls within Fisher County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79546?

19% of residents in ZIP code 79546 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79546 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 79546 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79546?

The median home value in ZIP code 79546 is $79,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 79546?

ZIP code 79546 has an estimated population of 1,749 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79546 in?

ZIP code 79546 observes the CST timezone.

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