79848 ZIP Code — Sanderson, TX

Terrell County, Texas

ZIP code 79848 is located in Sanderson, Texas, within Terrell County. It covers approximately 717.90 square miles and serves a population of 801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79848

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,469. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% 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 9 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 (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 79848 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

801

population

717.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79848 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sanderson	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	801
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	443

Geography
Land area	717.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.1221
Longitude	-102.3984
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	432

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	63.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	22.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	13.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

801

Population

People per sq mi

56.7

Median age

$55,469

Median household income

$34,397

Per capita income

$107,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

541

Housing units

23.0%

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	108	13.5%
18 and over	693	86.5%
65 and over	234	29.2%
Median age	56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.5%

Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

Two or more races 13.9%

Other race 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	629	65.5%
Hispanic or Latino	159	16.6%
Two or more races	133	13.9%
Other race	39	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	63.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	22.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	13.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$55,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	35.2%
Single-family detached	92.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	21.8%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	35.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	3.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	30.1%
Propane / LP gas	57.9%
Fuel oil	6.7%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	69	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	128	34.1%
Households with children under 18	33	8.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	48.8%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	15.1%
Married	55.8%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	8.5%	23.7%
Divorced	9.8%	1.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	17.5%
Elementary school	70	72.2%
High school	10	10.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.6%

Professional & management 11.6%

Public administration 10.1%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Other services 2.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.8%
Government	33.9%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.4%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.2

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	54.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	30.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	790	98.6%
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)	781	97.5%
Born in same state	772	96.4%
Born in different state	691	86.3%
Foreign born	9	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	20	2.5%
Not a US citizen	12	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	8.9%
Italian	67	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	52	6.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79848

What city is ZIP code 79848 in?

ZIP code 79848 is primarily assigned to Sanderson, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79848 in?

ZIP code 79848 falls within Terrell County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79848 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 79848 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 79848 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 79848 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79848 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 79848 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79848?

The median home value in ZIP code 79848 is $107,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 79848 in?

ZIP code 79848 observes the CST timezone.