79548 ZIP Code — Rule, TX
Haskell County, Texas
ZIP code 79548 is located in Rule, Texas, within Haskell County. It covers approximately 80.14 square miles and serves a population of 162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.
162
population
80.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79548 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79548
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rule | Acceptable |
| Rule | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 162 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 207 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 80.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.0630 |
| Longitude | -99.8622 |
| 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 | 42.4% | 51.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 30.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.7% | 14.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
162
Population
2
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$53,750
Median household income
$29,211
Per capita income
$83,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
84.9%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
94
Housing units
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
8
4
5–9
4
4
10–14
5
5
15–19
6
7
25–34
9
12
35–44
15
4
45–54
5
5
55–59
6
5
60–64
7
13
65–74
15
5
75–84
5
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 37 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 125 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 44 | 27.2% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 99.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.4% | 51.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 30.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.7% | 14.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 7.8% |
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
23.3%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
28.8%
$75k–$100k
19.2%
$100k–$150k
4.1%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 23.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| Median income | $53,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
30.6%
$50k–$100k
38.7%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
9.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter occupied | 15.1% |
| Vacant | 30.5% |
| Single-family detached | 97.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.08 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 30.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 37.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.3% |
| Electricity | 37.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 41.1% |
| Wood | 9.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 33 | 45.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 12.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 27.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11 | 15.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 23 | 31.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 41.1% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.5% | 15.4% |
| Married | 58.5% | 50.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 16.9% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 16.9% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
21.8%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
27.7%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
2.5%
Bachelor's degree
26.9%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 9.8% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 17 | 41.5% |
| High school | 11 | 26.8% |
| College / grad school | 9 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
34.6%
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Retail trade
10.3%
Professional & management
7.7%
Construction
3.8%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
3.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 9.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.1% |
| Government | 17.9% |
| Self-employed | 17.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 21.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 3.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
20.8%
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.2% |
| Retirement income | 8.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 45.9% |
| High cholesterol | 42.3% |
| Diabetes | 17.6% |
| Heart disease | 12.2% |
| Stroke | 5.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 33.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.3% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 35.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 17.1% |
| No health insurance | 32.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 45.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 24.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 2.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 70.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.4% |
| No insurance | 19.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 32.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 147 | 90.7% |
| Spanish | 13 | 8.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 13 | 8.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 149 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 149 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 138 | 85.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 39 | 24.1% |
| French | 9 | 5.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5 | 3.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79548
What city is ZIP code 79548 in?
ZIP code 79548 is primarily assigned to Rule, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79548 in?
ZIP code 79548 falls within Haskell County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79548 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 79548 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 79548 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 79548 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79548 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 79548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79548?
16% of residents in ZIP code 79548 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 79548 in?
ZIP code 79548 observes the CST timezone.