Runnels County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
9,943
population (2021)
-5.3%
pop change since 2010
48399
FIPS code
Runnels County ZIP code map
About Runnels County
Runnels County is located in Texas and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,943 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.3% from 10,501 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Runnels County is 48399.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,943 |
| 2010 population | 10,501 |
| Change | -5.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48399 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Runnels County
ZIP codes for Runnels County, TX (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76821 | Ballinger | Runnels | View map |
| 76861 | Miles | Runnels | View map |
| 76865 | Norton | Runnels | View map |
| 76875 | Rowena | Runnels | View map |
| 79566 | Wingate | Runnels | View map |
| 79567 | Winters | Runnels | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,184
Population
41.9
Median age
$55,192
Median household income
$29,621
Per capita income
$102,175
Median home value
$601
Median monthly rent
80.2%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
3,523
Housing units
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
212
Under 5
224
329
5–9
347
234
10–14
248
223
15–19
235
185
20–24
196
470
25–34
497
443
35–44
468
508
45–54
536
270
55–59
285
264
60–64
280
441
65–74
466
289
75–84
305
111
85+
118
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,872 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 6,312 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,730 | 30.8% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.9%
Hispanic or Latino
11.6%
Two or more races
10.9%
Black or African American
3%
Other race
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,558 | 70.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,072 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,007 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 281 | 3% |
| Other race | 248 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
30.7%
$75k–$100k
8.4%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $55,192 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.9%
$50k–$100k
31.4%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k–$300k
12.9%
$300k–$500k
4.1%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,175 |
| Median rent / month | $601 |
| Owner occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter occupied | 19.8% |
| Vacant | 28.1% |
| Single-family detached | 90.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.5% |
| Electricity | 39.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.5% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,456 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 181 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 630 | 21.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 919 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 977 | 20.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,176 | 48.8% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.5% | 15.2% |
| Married | 61.5% | 51.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 15.4% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
36.8%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 106 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 182 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school | 804 | 37.4% |
| High school | 372 | 13.0% |
| College / grad school | 241 | 36.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Agriculture & mining
19.5%
Other services
12.1%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Retail trade
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Professional & management
4.7%
Public administration
4.6%
Construction
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 22.9% |
| Sales & office | 11.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.3% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 18.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 8.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.0% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
15.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.3% |
| Retirement income | 30.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.7% |
| High cholesterol | 40.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.4% |
| No health insurance | 27.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 53.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 415 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 50.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.5% |
| Public insurance | 43.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,748 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 347 | 10.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 341 | 10.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,810 | 89.9% |
| Born in same state | 7,742 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 6,693 | 79.8% |
| Foreign born | 68 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 374 | 10.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 102 | 19.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 801 | 9.8% |
| French | 525 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 374 | 4.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 41 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 27 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 83.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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