79081 ZIP Code — Spearman, TX

Hansford County, Texas

ZIP code 79081 is located in Spearman, Texas, within Hansford County. It covers approximately 696.07 square miles and serves a population of 3,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.

About ZIP code 79081

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $63,333.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

3,257

population

696.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79081 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79081

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spearman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79040 Gruver (4.5 mi) 79062 Morse (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,257
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	696.07 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	36.2718
Longitude	-101.2759
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	806

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	48.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,257

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$63,333

Median household income

$27,260

Per capita income

$93,600

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,219

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

100

164

5–9

139

131

10–14

111

170

15–19

143

20–24

207

25–34

174

192

35–44

163

258

45–54

218

55–59

133

60–64

112

126

65–74

107

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	937	28.8%
18 and over	2,320	71.2%
65 and over	466	14.3%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.6%

Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

Two or more races 12.7%

Other race 3.1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,634	68.6%
Hispanic or Latino	581	15.1%
Two or more races	486	12.7%
Other race	120	3.1%
Black or African American	11	0.3%
Asian	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	48.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 16.6%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	16.6%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	20.1%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$63,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 40.1%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,600
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	25.2%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	28.5%
1960–1969	27.0%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.2%
Electricity	42.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	715	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	25	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	205	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	213	18.4%
Households with children under 18	449	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	23.4%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	15.1%
Married	58.4%	59.5%
Separated	0.0%	4.4%
Widowed	2.3%	13.8%
Divorced	5.3%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	2.6%
Kindergarten	49	5.3%
Elementary school	472	50.6%
High school	254	27.3%
College / grad school	133	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.9%

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Construction 5.7%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	2.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	25.2%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.4%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	37.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	43.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	18.2%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	15.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,038	93.3%
Spanish	394	13.0%
Other Indo-European	394	13.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,770	85.0%
Born in same state	2,575	79.1%
Born in different state	1,792	55.0%
Foreign born	195	6.0%
Naturalized citizen	487	15.0%
Not a US citizen	169	34.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	438	13.4%
Italian	149	4.6%
French	147	4.5%
German	16	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.4%
English	5	0.2%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79081

What city is ZIP code 79081 in?

ZIP code 79081 is primarily assigned to Spearman, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79081 in?

ZIP code 79081 falls within Hansford County, Texas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79081?

The median home value in ZIP code 79081 is $93,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79081?

Health data for ZIP code 79081 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 79081?

ZIP code 79081 has an estimated population of 3,257 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79081?

The median household income in ZIP code 79081 is $63,333, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 79081 in?

ZIP code 79081 observes the CST timezone.