79547 ZIP Code — Rule, TX

Haskell County, Texas

ZIP code 79547 is located in Rule, Texas, within Haskell County. It covers approximately 80.71 square miles and serves a population of 867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 79547

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 $54,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,258. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 79547 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

867

population

80.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79547 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79547

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rule	Acceptable
Rule	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79544 Rochester (8.6 mi) 79548 Rule (8.8 mi) 79539 O Brien (12 mi) 79521 Haskell (14.1 mi) 79540 Old Glory (15.8 mi) 79529 Knox City (18.3 mi) 79553 Stamford (19 mi) 76388 Weinert (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	867
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	207

Geography
Land area	80.71 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.1869
Longitude	-99.8985
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	64.7%	51.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	14.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

867

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$29,258

Median household income

$23,069

Per capita income

$54,200

Median home value

$1,070

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

27.2%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

486

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	163	18.8%
18 and over	704	81.2%
65 and over	274	31.6%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Two or more races 10.3%

Black or African American 6.2%

Other race 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	668	68.5%
Hispanic or Latino	108	11.1%
Two or more races	100	10.3%
Black or African American	60	6.2%
Other race	28	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.7%
Asian	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	51.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	30.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	14.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 18.7%

$25k–$35k 26.4%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	18.7%
$25k–$35k	26.4%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$29,258

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.2%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,200
Median rent / month	$1,070
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	29.4%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	23.4%
1940–1949	15.1%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	47.1%
2 vehicles	17.5%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.6%
Electricity	33.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	39.9%
Cohabiting couple	62	15.5%
Male householder, no spouse	86	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	93	23.2%
Households with children under 18	90	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	204	50.9%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.6%	27.6%
Married	44.1%	45.9%
Separated	15.0%	2.5%
Widowed	0.8%	11.5%
Divorced	21.5%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.4%
Kindergarten	4	3.5%
Elementary school	66	58.4%
High school	23	20.4%
College / grad school	15	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.8%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Public administration 8.7%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Professional & management 5.4%

Other services 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.7%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 27.2%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 26.4%

Married-couple families 16.3%

Female-led households 42.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.1%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	11.7%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	31.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	45.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.2%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	31.4%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	62.4%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	801	92.4%
Spanish	47	5.9%
Other Indo-European	47	5.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	849	97.9%
Born in same state	849	97.9%
Born in different state	748	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	2.1%
Not a US citizen	13	72.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	109	12.6%
Italian	56	6.5%
Arab	24	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.3%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79547

What city is ZIP code 79547 in?

ZIP code 79547 is primarily assigned to Rule, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79547 in?

ZIP code 79547 falls within Haskell County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79547 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 79547 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 79547 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 79547 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79547?

27% of residents in ZIP code 79547 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79547?

The median home value in ZIP code 79547 is $54,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 79547 in?

ZIP code 79547 observes the CST timezone.