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Hall County
Turkey, TX
79261
79261 ZIP Code — Turkey, TX
Hall County, Texas
ZIP code 79261 is located in
Turkey ,
Texas ,
within Hall County .
It covers approximately 169.61 square miles and serves a population of
381 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79261
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 $43,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($57,188) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79261 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
381
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
191
Geography
Land area
169.61 sq mi
Water area
2.16 sq mi
Latitude
34.4714
Longitude
-100.6811
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.1%
57.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
21.0%
27.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.3%
11.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.5%
3.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$57,188
Median household income
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 78 20.5% 18 and over 303 79.5% 65 and over 52 13.6% Median age 35.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 263 56.7% Two or more races 90 19.4% Hispanic or Latino 83 17.9% Other race 26 5.6% Black or African American 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.1%
57.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
21.0%
27.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.3%
11.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.5%
3.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.6% $10k–$15k 5.6% $15k–$25k 4.0% $25k–$35k 14.4% $35k–$50k 12.0% $50k–$75k 14.4% $75k–$100k 16.8% $100k–$150k 20.0% $150k–$200k 0.8% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $57,188
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $43,000 Median rent / month $565 Owner occupied 64.0% Renter occupied 36.0% Vacant 63.3% Single-family detached 78.0% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 11.4% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 6.5% 1990–1999 2.6% 1980–1989 3.5% 1970–1979 11.7% 1960–1969 21.1% 1950–1959 15.8% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 31.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.2% 1 bedroom 7.6% 2 bedrooms 41.9% 3 bedrooms 39.6% 4 bedrooms 6.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.4% 1 vehicle 25.6% 2 vehicles 35.2% 3 or more 36.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.2% Electricity 47.2% Propane / LP gas 5.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 67 53.6% Cohabiting couple 4 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 18 14.4% Female householder, no spouse 36 28.8% Households with children under 18 30 24.0% Households with seniors (65+) 34 27.2% Average household size 2.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.2% 25.7% Married 38.5% 54.9% Separated 2.6% 2.3% Widowed 0.0% 14.3% Divorced 12.8% 2.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
16.3%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 74.0% Bachelor's or higher 17.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 5.4% Kindergarten 11 11.8% Elementary school 19 20.4% High school 28 30.1% College / grad school 30 32.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
17.9%
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Transportation & utilities
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Public administration
8.1%
Professional & management
4.6%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.5% Service 23.1% Sales & office 19.1% Natural resources & construction 18.5% Production & transportation 5.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.0% Government 12.7% Self-employed 9.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.6% Carpool 5.8% Public transit 1.2% Walk 3.5% Work from home 8.7% Other means 2.3% Avg commute (minutes) 20.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.6% Retirement income 18.4% Supplemental Security 14.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.0% High blood pressure 48.0% High cholesterol 43.5% Diabetes 19.5% Heart disease 12.6% Stroke 6.0% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 35.4% Kidney disease 5.3% Pulmonary disease 13.1% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 35.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 28.3% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 17.7% No health insurance 31.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 44.9% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 23.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 11 3.6%
Disability % Any disability 19.9% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 21.5% 65 and over 36.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.8% Public insurance 34.9% No insurance 29.1% Uninsured under 19 7.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 367 96.3% Spanish 34 9.3% Other Indo-European 34 9.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 346 90.8% Born in same state 346 90.8% Born in different state 296 77.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 35 9.2% Not a US citizen 13 37.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 36 9.4% Italian 17 4.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 11 2.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.8% Internet access 88.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79261
What city is ZIP code 79261 in?
ZIP code 79261 is primarily assigned to Turkey, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79261 in?
ZIP code 79261 falls within Hall County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79261?
The median home value in ZIP code 79261 is $43,000.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79261?
Health data for ZIP code 79261 shows elevated rates of diabetes (20%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the population of ZIP code 79261?
ZIP code 79261 has an estimated population of 381 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79261?
The median household income in ZIP code 79261 is $57,188, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79261 in?
ZIP code 79261 observes the CST timezone.
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