79549 ZIP Code — Snyder, TX

Scurry County, Texas

ZIP code 79549 is located in Snyder, Texas, within Scurry County. It covers approximately 860.50 square miles and serves a population of 15,608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79549

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 $108,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,063.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79549 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

15,608

population

860.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Snyder	Acceptable
Snyder	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15,608
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	415

Geography
Land area	860.50 sq mi
Water area	1.27 sq mi
Latitude	32.9621
Longitude	-100.8460
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	49.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	20.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

15,608

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$57,063

Median household income

$28,024

Per capita income

$108,100

Median home value

$1,032

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

5,281

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

519

Under 5

446

573

5–9

491

701

10–14

602

673

15–19

578

485

20–24

416

1,249

25–34

1,072

1,146

35–44

982

867

45–54

743

549

55–59

470

444

60–64

381

698

65–74

599

383

75–84

328

115

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,946	25.3%
18 and over	11,662	74.7%
65 and over	2,221	14.2%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.6%

Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

Other race 10.4%

Two or more races 7.9%

Black or African American 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	11,338	60.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3,109	16.6%
Other race	1,942	10.4%
Two or more races	1,474	7.9%
Black or African American	619	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	133	0.7%
Asian	102	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	49.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	27.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	20.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$57,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,100
Median rent / month	$1,032
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	25.0%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	54.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,775	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	307	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,110	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,030	19.7%
Households with children under 18	1,760	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,541	29.5%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	23.9%
Married	44.0%	53.2%
Separated	2.2%	1.5%
Widowed	1.8%	10.2%
Divorced	15.0%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	163	4.2%
Kindergarten	101	2.6%
Elementary school	1,772	45.5%
High school	984	25.3%
College / grad school	876	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Retail trade 10.2%

Public administration 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 5.6%

Professional & management 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.6

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 13.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	33.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	734	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	29.7%
No insurance	19.6%
Uninsured under 19	20.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,643	93.8%
Spanish	1,141	7.8%
Other Indo-European	1,104	7.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	37	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,641	93.8%
Born in same state	14,598	93.5%
Born in different state	12,390	79.4%
Foreign born	43	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	967	6.2%
Not a US citizen	495	51.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,306	8.4%
Italian	947	6.1%
French	913	5.8%
Polish	41	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.2%
German	11	0.1%
Norwegian	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79549

What city is ZIP code 79549 in?

ZIP code 79549 is primarily assigned to Snyder, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79549 in?

ZIP code 79549 falls within Scurry County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79549 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 79549 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79549?

The median home value in ZIP code 79549 is $108,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 79549?

ZIP code 79549 has an estimated population of 15,608 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79549?

The median household income in ZIP code 79549 is $57,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79549 in?

ZIP code 79549 observes the CST timezone.