79562 ZIP Code — Tuscola, TX

Taylor County, Texas

ZIP code 79562 is located in Tuscola, Texas, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 114.65 square miles and serves a population of 4,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79562

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $266,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $117,901. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 79562 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,157

population

114.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tuscola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79541 Ovalo (6.8 mi) 79508 Buffalo Gap (7.6 mi) 79606 Abilene (11.2 mi) 79530 Lawn (11.8 mi) 79603 Abilene (13.4 mi) 79567 Winters (15.2 mi) 79563 Tye (15.3 mi) 79566 Wingate (15.4 mi) 79607 Dyess Afb (16 mi) 79605 Abilene (17.2 mi) 79602 Abilene (17.9 mi) 79537 Nolan (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	4,157
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	441

Geography
Land area	114.65 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	32.2027
Longitude	-99.9291
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	40.9%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.2%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,157

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$117,901

Median household income

$39,433

Per capita income

$266,700

Median home value

$1,550

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

1,312

Housing units

44.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

148

Under 5

138

158

5–9

148

157

10–14

146

192

15–19

179

20–24

220

25–34

206

365

35–44

340

205

45–54

192

55–59

144

60–64

135

331

65–74

309

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,114	26.8%
18 and over	3,043	73.2%
65 and over	952	22.9%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.5%

Two or more races 11.4%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Other race 8.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,205	68.5%
Two or more races	533	11.4%
Hispanic or Latino	521	11.1%
Other race	404	8.6%
Asian	15	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	40.9%	19.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.2%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 27.5%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	27.5%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$117,901

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 22.9%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 32.9%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$266,700
Median rent / month	$1,550
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	24.2%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	23.6%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	8.5%
2 vehicles	50.5%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.0%
Electricity	78.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,209	86.3%
Cohabiting couple	15	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	89	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	88	6.3%
Households with children under 18	605	43.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	500	35.7%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.1%	17.6%
Married	72.2%	75.5%
Separated	1.5%	0.1%
Widowed	11.0%	4.4%
Divorced	3.2%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 21.7%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 28.2%

Graduate / professional 16.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	44.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	8.5%
Kindergarten	55	5.1%
Elementary school	471	43.6%
High school	290	26.8%
College / grad school	173	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Retail trade 10.5%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Professional & management 6.6%

Other services 6.3%

Construction 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.3%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	244	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.0%
Public insurance	33.0%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,871	93.1%
Spanish	35	0.9%
Other Indo-European	20	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,075	98.0%
Born in same state	4,015	96.6%
Born in different state	2,957	71.1%
Foreign born	60	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	82	2.0%
Not a US citizen	50	61.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	562	13.5%
Arab	504	12.1%
French	243	5.8%
German	67	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	0.8%
Irish	8	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79562

What city is ZIP code 79562 in?

ZIP code 79562 is primarily assigned to Tuscola, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79562 in?

ZIP code 79562 falls within Taylor County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 79562 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 79562 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 79562 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 79562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79562?

The median household income in ZIP code 79562 is $117,901, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 79562?

ZIP code 79562 has an estimated population of 4,157 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 79562 in?

ZIP code 79562 observes the CST timezone.