79553 ZIP Code — Stamford, TX

Jones County, Texas

ZIP code 79553 is located in Stamford, Texas, within Jones County. It covers approximately 184.57 square miles and serves a population of 3,081 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79553

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 $72,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $48,313. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,081

population

184.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stamford	Acceptable
Stamford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79548 Rule (10.9 mi) 79533 Lueders (11 mi) 79521 Haskell (16.3 mi) 79501 Anson (16.8 mi) 79547 Rule (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,081
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	253

Geography
Land area	184.57 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	32.9513
Longitude	-99.7287
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	52.5%	48.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	33.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	16.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,081

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$48,313

Median household income

$22,728

Per capita income

$72,800

Median home value

$1,066

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,194

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

145

10–14

160

15–19

146

20–24

161

166

25–34

183

173

35–44

190

101

45–54

110

55–59

107

60–64

174

65–74

192

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	762	24.7%
18 and over	2,319	75.3%
65 and over	707	22.9%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.1%

Hispanic or Latino 14%

Other race 9.8%

Two or more races 6.3%

Black or African American 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,368	66.1%
Hispanic or Latino	500	14%
Other race	351	9.8%
Two or more races	227	6.3%
Black or African American	99	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.6%
Asian	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.5%	48.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	33.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	16.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
Median income	$48,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.9%

$50k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,800
Median rent / month	$1,066
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	0.3%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	27.2%
1940–1949	16.5%
1939 or earlier	15.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.6%
Electricity	55.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	576	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	107	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	167	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	479	36.0%
Households with children under 18	451	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	518	39.0%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	21.3%
Married	47.7%	45.3%
Separated	5.9%	3.0%
Widowed	4.1%	23.8%
Divorced	7.1%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	10.2%
Kindergarten	2	0.3%
Elementary school	454	62.4%
High school	131	18.0%
College / grad school	67	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Construction 15.3%

Finance & real estate 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Professional & management 8.8%

Retail trade 7.1%

Public administration 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Information 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	30.8%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.5%
Carpool	24.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 25.9%

Married-couple families 16.7%

Female-led households 34.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	30.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	47.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	29.1%
Uninsured under 19	18.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,946	95.6%
Spanish	183	6.2%
Other Indo-European	183	6.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,867	93.1%
Born in same state	2,867	93.1%
Born in different state	2,522	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	214	6.9%
Not a US citizen	69	32.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	193	6.3%
Arab	165	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	112	3.6%
English	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79553

What city is ZIP code 79553 in?

ZIP code 79553 is primarily assigned to Stamford, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79553 in?

ZIP code 79553 falls within Jones County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79553?

24% of residents in ZIP code 79553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79553 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 79553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79553?

The median home value in ZIP code 79553 is $72,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79553?

Health data for ZIP code 79553 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 79553 in?

ZIP code 79553 observes the CST timezone.