79259 ZIP Code — Tell, TX
Childress County, Texas
ZIP code 79259 is located in Tell, Texas, within Childress County. It covers approximately 55.91 square miles and serves a population of 58 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806/940.
58
population
55.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79259 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79259
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79259. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 075 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 55.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.3606 |
| Longitude | -100.4444 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 806/940 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 54.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 15.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 75.0% | 2.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
58
Population
1
People per sq mi
76.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$120,907
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
39
Housing units
91.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
60–64
11
14
75–84
26
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 58 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 40 | 69.0% |
| Median age | 76.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 54.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 15.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 75.0% | 2.8% | 7.8% |
$150k–$200k
23.8%
$200k+
76.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $150k–$200k | 23.8% |
| $200k+ | 76.2% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
76.2%
$150k–$200k
23.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 46.2% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 87.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 46.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 76.2% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 76.2% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
8.6%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
91.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 91.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 100.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 11.1% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 88.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 76.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 69.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 58 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 58 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 58 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 45 | 77.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 18 | 31% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79259
What city is ZIP code 79259 in?
ZIP code 79259 is primarily assigned to Tell, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79259 in?
ZIP code 79259 falls within Childress County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 79259 have an older population?
69% of residents in ZIP code 79259 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79259?
91% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 79259 have a large retiree population?
76% of households in ZIP code 79259 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 79259?
ZIP code 79259 has an estimated population of 58 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79259 in?
ZIP code 79259 observes the CST timezone.