79561 ZIP Code — Trent, TX

Taylor County, Texas

ZIP code 79561 is located in Trent, Texas, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 140.03 square miles and serves a population of 508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79561

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,818. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 79561 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

508

population

140.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79536 Merkel (7.5 mi) 79563 Tye (13.4 mi) 79556 Sweetwater (13.8 mi) 79537 Nolan (14.5 mi) 79603 Abilene (14.6 mi) 79560 Sylvester (15.7 mi) 79607 Dyess Afb (16 mi) 79605 Abilene (18.1 mi) 79606 Abilene (18.1 mi) 79525 Hawley (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	508
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	441

Geography
Land area	140.03 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	32.4877
Longitude	-100.1010
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	43.2%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

508

Population

People per sq mi

53.0

Median age

$71,818

Median household income

$41,617

Per capita income

$76,600

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	68	13.4%
18 and over	440	86.6%
65 and over	115	22.6%
Median age	53.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77%

Black or African American 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Two or more races 4.9%

Asian 2.8%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	412	77%
Black or African American	41	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	27	5%
Two or more races	26	4.9%
Asian	15	2.8%
Other race	11	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$71,818

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.8%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,600
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	14.3%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	60.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	9	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	50	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	45	20.5%
Households with children under 18	41	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	41.4%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	10.2%
Married	50.2%	60.9%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	16.8%
Divorced	12.3%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 35.6%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.4%
Kindergarten	2	2.9%
Elementary school	34	49.3%
High school	10	14.5%
College / grad school	22	31.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Professional & management 16.3%

Retail trade 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Public administration 7.9%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Construction 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	21.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	490	96.5%
Spanish	9	1.8%
Other Indo-European	6	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	485	95.5%
Born in same state	474	93.3%
Born in different state	370	72.8%
Foreign born	11	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	23	4.5%
Not a US citizen	2	8.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	11.4%
Italian	56	11%
French	34	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	1.8%
English	6	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79561

What city is ZIP code 79561 in?

ZIP code 79561 is primarily assigned to Trent, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79561 in?

ZIP code 79561 falls within Taylor County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79561 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 79561 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 79561 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 79561 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79561?

The median home value in ZIP code 79561 is $76,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 79561?

ZIP code 79561 has an estimated population of 508 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79561 in?

ZIP code 79561 observes the CST timezone.