79781 ZIP Code — Sheffield, TX
Pecos County, Texas
ZIP code 79781 is located in Sheffield, Texas, within Pecos County. It covers approximately 500.90 square miles and serves a population of 65 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.
65
population
500.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79781 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79781
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79781. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sheffield | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 65 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 371 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 500.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.6837 |
| Longitude | -101.9819 |
| 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 | 73.4% | 47.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 10.5% | 31.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 16.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.3% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
65
Population
48.7
Median age
$65,972
Median household income
$29,497
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
73
Housing units
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14
35–44
7
13
45–54
6
17
75–84
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 65 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 25 | 38.5% |
| Median age | 48.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.6%
Black or African American
23.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Other race
4.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 67.6% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 23.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 3 | 4.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 73.4% | 47.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 10.5% | 31.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 16.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.3% | 7.8% |
$15k–$25k
34.8%
$50k–$75k
65.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 34.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 65.2% |
| Median income | $65,972 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
39.1%
$200k–$300k
19.6%
$500k–$1M
34.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 37.0% |
| Single-family detached | 84.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 15.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 32.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 74.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 73.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.6% |
| 3 or more | 6.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 93.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 27 | 58.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 41.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25 | 54.3% |
| Average household size | 1.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| Married | 56.8% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
56.9%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
50.0%
Education & healthcare
50.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 50.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 50.0% |
| Government | 50.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 54.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 29.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 54.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 64.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 65 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 62 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 62 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 59 | 90.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9 | 13.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 70.8% |
| Internet access | 45.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79781
What city is ZIP code 79781 in?
ZIP code 79781 is primarily assigned to Sheffield, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79781 in?
ZIP code 79781 falls within Pecos County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79781 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 79781 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 79781 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 79781 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 79781?
ZIP code 79781 has an estimated population of 65 residents.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79781?
The median household income in ZIP code 79781 is $65,972, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79781 in?
ZIP code 79781 observes the CST timezone.