79087 ZIP Code — Texline, TX
Dallam County, Texas
ZIP code 79087 is located in Texline, Texas, within Dallam County. It covers approximately 245.40 square miles and serves a population of 838 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 806.
About ZIP code 79087
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $63,008.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
838
population
245.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79087 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79087
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Texline | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 838 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 245.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.34 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.3283 |
| Longitude | -102.9142 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 806 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.4% | 41.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.6% | 38.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.5% | 17.1% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 3.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
838
Population
3
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$63,008
Median household income
$30,135
Per capita income
$96,600
Median home value
$679
Median monthly rent
59.0%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
258
Housing units
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
33
Under 5
23
50
5–9
36
45
10–14
32
28
15–19
20
9
20–24
7
74
25–34
52
57
35–44
41
47
45–54
33
47
55–59
33
32
60–64
23
38
65–74
27
24
75–84
17
6
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 264 | 31.5% |
| 18 and over | 574 | 68.5% |
| 65 and over | 116 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.9%
Two or more races
13.9%
Hispanic or Latino
8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Other race
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 685 | 74.9% |
| Two or more races | 127 | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 9 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.4% | 41.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.6% | 38.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.5% | 17.1% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 3.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
22.8%
$50k–$75k
27.0%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $63,008 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.4%
$50k–$100k
27.6%
$100k–$150k
26.0%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$300k–$500k
8.3%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,600 |
| Median rent / month | $679 |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% |
| Vacant | 20.1% |
| Single-family detached | 63.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 23.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.08 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.5% |
| 3 or more | 33.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.2% |
| Electricity | 29.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 147 | 47.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 16 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 108 | 35.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 36 | 11.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 76 | 24.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 72 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.8% | 14.7% |
| Married | 45.2% | 64.3% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
17.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
29.5%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
0.7%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 72.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 12.4% |
| Elementary school | 92 | 45.8% |
| High school | 51 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 33 | 16.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
21.9%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Wholesale trade
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Education & healthcare
7.0%
Retail trade
6.2%
Professional & management
5.9%
Construction
5.3%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Information
3.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.5% |
| Service | 8.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.9% |
| Production & transportation | 27.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 6.5% |
| Self-employed | 11.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 3.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.5% |
| Retirement income | 10.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 27.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 46 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.2% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| No insurance | 14.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 782 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 71 | 9.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 71 | 9.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 785 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 778 | 92.8% |
| Born in different state | 422 | 50.4% |
| Foreign born | 7 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 53 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 26 | 49.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 81 | 9.7% |
| Italian | 67 | 8% |
| French | 49 | 5.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 35 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 3 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79087
What city is ZIP code 79087 in?
ZIP code 79087 is primarily assigned to Texline, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79087 in?
ZIP code 79087 falls within Dallam County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79087 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 79087 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79087?
The median home value in ZIP code 79087 is $96,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 79087?
ZIP code 79087 has an estimated population of 838 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79087?
The median household income in ZIP code 79087 is $63,008, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79087 in?
ZIP code 79087 observes the CST timezone.