ZipCodesToGo
Texas ZIP Codes
Briscoe County
Silverton, TX
79257
79257 ZIP Code — Silverton, TX
Briscoe County, Texas
ZIP code 79257 is located in
Silverton ,
Texas ,
within Briscoe County .
It covers approximately 381.19 square miles and serves a population of
854 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79257
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $32,800. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 79257 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
79257 ZIP code map
View map of 79257
Cities in ZIP code 79257
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79257. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
854
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
381.19 sq mi
Water area
0.54 sq mi
Latitude
34.5303
Longitude
-101.2316
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.6%
60.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.1%
25.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
13.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.3%
1.3%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$32,800
Median household income
$1,083
Median monthly rent
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 167 19.6% 18 and over 687 80.4% 65 and over 268 31.4% Median age 49.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.9%
Group Count % White 705 77.7% Two or more races 87 9.6% Hispanic or Latino 53 5.8% Black or African American 35 3.9% Other race 27 3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.6%
60.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.1%
25.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
13.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.3%
1.3%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.2% $10k–$15k 17.1% $15k–$25k 13.8% $25k–$35k 12.5% $35k–$50k 16.3% $50k–$75k 11.5% $75k–$100k 2.6% $100k–$150k 6.6% $150k–$200k 5.6% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $32,800
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $76,100 Median rent / month $1,083 Owner occupied 80.1% Renter occupied 19.9% Vacant 35.5% Single-family detached 92.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.6% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 3.1% 1990–1999 1.8% 1980–1989 6.4% 1970–1979 14.8% 1960–1969 25.7% 1950–1959 25.0% 1940–1949 10.5% 1939 or earlier 12.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 0.7% 2 bedrooms 46.5% 3 bedrooms 41.6% 4 bedrooms 9.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.6% 1 vehicle 44.9% 2 vehicles 28.1% 3 or more 23.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 51.8% Electricity 34.4% Propane / LP gas 5.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 161 41.1% Cohabiting couple 7 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 128 32.7% Female householder, no spouse 96 24.5% Households with children under 18 76 19.4% Households with seniors (65+) 179 45.7% Average household size 2.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.8% 15.8% Married 38.6% 50.7% Separated 3.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.9% 28.3% Divorced 16.6% 5.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.9%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.4% Bachelor's or higher 10.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 32 18.0% Elementary school 65 36.5% High school 52 29.2% College / grad school 29 16.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
25.6%
Agriculture & mining
16.4%
Professional & management
11.3%
Education & healthcare
11.0%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.9% Service 15.2% Sales & office 16.1% Natural resources & construction 25.9% Production & transportation 8.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.6% Government 16.7% Self-employed 13.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.0% Carpool 19.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.2% Work from home 7.1% Other means 8.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.5% Retirement income 14.5% Supplemental Security 1.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 43.3% High cholesterol 40.5% Diabetes 16.0% Heart disease 10.3% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 31.2% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.5% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 30.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 23.0% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 15.0% No health insurance 27.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.3% Visited dentist 49.9% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 18.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 64 9.3%
Disability % Any disability 22.6% Under 18 1.2% 18–64 years 19.3% 65 and over 41.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.7% Public insurance 50.9% No insurance 19.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 836 97.9% Spanish 73 8.7% Other Indo-European 73 8.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 756 88.5% Born in same state 756 88.5% Born in different state 599 70.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 98 11.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 75 8.8% French 39 4.6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 11 1.3% English 4 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.9% Internet access 82.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79257
What city is ZIP code 79257 in?
ZIP code 79257 is primarily assigned to Silverton, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79257 in?
ZIP code 79257 falls within Briscoe County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79257 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 79257 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79257?
24% of residents in ZIP code 79257 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 79257 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 79257 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79257?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 79257 in?
ZIP code 79257 observes the CST timezone.
Need the complete ZIP code database?
Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →
