Swisher County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
7,008
population (2021)
-10.8%
pop change since 2010
48437
FIPS code
Swisher County ZIP code map
About Swisher County
Swisher County is located in Texas and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,008 as of 2021,
a decrease of
10.8% from 7,854 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Swisher County is 48437.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,008 |
| 2010 population | 7,854 |
| Change | -10.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48437 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Swisher County
ZIP codes for Swisher County, TX (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79042 | Happy | Swisher | View map |
| 79052 | Kress | Swisher | View map |
| 79088 | Tulia | Swisher | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,512
Population
35.3
Median age
$37,359
Median household income
$21,067
Per capita income
$94,100
Median home value
$785
Median monthly rent
68.1%
Home ownership
26.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
2,040
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
234
Under 5
181
227
5–9
175
310
10–14
240
166
15–19
129
322
20–24
249
563
25–34
435
390
35–44
301
402
45–54
311
280
55–59
216
152
60–64
117
368
65–74
285
145
75–84
112
114
85+
88
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,586 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 4,926 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,112 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.6%
Hispanic or Latino
14.3%
Two or more races
11.4%
Black or African American
7.5%
Other race
4.9%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,601 | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,085 | 14.3% |
| Two or more races | 863 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 566 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 372 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 76 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.7%
$10k–$15k
8.8%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.6% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $37,359 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.9%
$50k–$100k
32.9%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k–$300k
12.1%
$300k–$500k
3.4%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,100 |
| Median rent / month | $785 |
| Owner occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter occupied | 31.9% |
| Vacant | 19.9% |
| Single-family detached | 92.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 31.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.5% |
| Electricity | 34.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 978 | 46.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 130 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 455 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 682 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 669 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 827 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.9% | 24.4% |
| Married | 41.4% | 45.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 15.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
34.0%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 144 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 121 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 761 | 51.4% |
| High school | 293 | 17.0% |
| College / grad school | 458 | 20.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.5%
Agriculture & mining
19.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.5%
Public administration
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Retail trade
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
2.7%
Professional & management
2.1%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.3% |
| Service | 23.6% |
| Sales & office | 13.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.6% |
| Government | 22.8% |
| Self-employed | 16.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 13.2% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
Poverty
All people
26.1%
Under 18 years
34.0%
18 and over
23.3%
Married-couple families
18.2%
Female-led households
50.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 13.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 32.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 14.6% |
| No health insurance | 35.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 47.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 21.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 211 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 45.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 22.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,097 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 592 | 10.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 592 | 10.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,807 | 87.7% |
| Born in same state | 5,794 | 87.6% |
| Born in different state | 5,064 | 75.4% |
| Foreign born | 13 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 705 | 12.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 134 | 25.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 335 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 294 | 4.5% |
| Italian | 240 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 36 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 34 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 85.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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