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Carson County
Skellytown, TX
79080
79080 ZIP Code — Skellytown, TX
Carson County, Texas
ZIP code 79080 is located in
Skellytown ,
Texas ,
within Carson County .
It covers approximately 193.21 square miles and serves a population of
437 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79080
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $43,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,286. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 79080 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
437
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
193.21 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
35.5559
Longitude
-101.1987
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.0%
31.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
33.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.2%
31.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
4.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$39,286
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 110 25.2% 18 and over 327 74.8% 65 and over 123 28.1% Median age 47.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 424 97% Two or more races 12 2.7% Black or African American 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.0%
31.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
33.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
12.2%
31.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
4.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.2% $10k–$15k 10.0% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 21.2% $35k–$50k 17.6% $50k–$75k 24.1% $75k–$100k 4.1% $100k–$150k 5.3% $150k–$200k 6.5% $200k+ 1.2% Median income $39,286
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $43,800 Median rent / month $845 Owner occupied 88.2% Renter occupied 11.8% Vacant 45.5% Single-family detached 82.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.3% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.2% 2000–2009 0.6% 1990–1999 0.6% 1980–1989 17.6% 1970–1979 8.7% 1960–1969 7.7% 1950–1959 27.2% 1940–1949 19.9% 1939 or earlier 15.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 0.6% 2 bedrooms 33.0% 3 bedrooms 46.2% 4 bedrooms 17.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 41.8% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 18.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 78.2% Electricity 12.9% Propane / LP gas 8.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 66 38.8% Cohabiting couple 2 1.2% Male householder, no spouse 29 17.1% Female householder, no spouse 73 42.9% Households with children under 18 43 25.3% Households with seniors (65+) 96 56.5% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.0% 29.3% Married 50.7% 32.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.7% 22.8% Divorced 13.6% 15.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
Some college, no degree
30.7%
Graduate / professional
0.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.8% Bachelor's or higher 8.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 56 56.0% High school 42 42.0% College / grad school 2 2.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
13.0%
Public administration
11.0%
Agriculture & mining
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Education & healthcare
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.5% Service 27.4% Sales & office 14.4% Natural resources & construction 18.5% Production & transportation 19.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.7% Government 21.2% Self-employed 4.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.3% Carpool 20.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.6% Retirement income 29.4% Supplemental Security 9.4% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 14.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.6% High blood pressure 39.0% High cholesterol 39.8% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.4% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 23.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 19.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.7% Visited dentist 59.3% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 13.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 6.4%
Disability % Any disability 22.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 23.0% 65 and over 43.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.1% Public insurance 53.5% No insurance 9.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 428 97.9% Spanish 1 0.2% Other Indo-European 1 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 425 97.3% Born in same state 418 95.7% Born in different state 331 75.7% Foreign born 7 1.6% Naturalized citizen 12 2.7% Not a US citizen 8 66.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 60 13.7% French 46 10.5% Arab 35 8%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 3 0.7% Polish 2 0.5% English 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.9% Internet access 88.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79080
What city is ZIP code 79080 in?
ZIP code 79080 is primarily assigned to Skellytown, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79080 in?
ZIP code 79080 falls within Hutchinson County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79080 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 79080 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 79080 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 79080 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79080?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 79080 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 79080 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 79080 in?
ZIP code 79080 observes the CST timezone.
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