79563 ZIP Code — Tye, TX

Taylor County, Texas

ZIP code 79563 is located in Tye, Texas, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 17.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 79563

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $60,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,553. 54% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79563 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,024
population
17.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
79563 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 79563

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City Status
Tye Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
79603 Abilene (2 mi) 79607 Dyess Afb (2.7 mi) 79605 Abilene (5 mi) 79606 Abilene (5.8 mi) 79536 Merkel (6.2 mi) 79697 Abilene (7.9 mi) 79698 Abilene (9.5 mi) 79508 Buffalo Gap (9.7 mi) 79699 Abilene (10.8 mi) 79561 Trent (13.4 mi) 79602 Abilene (14.6 mi) 79525 Hawley (15 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,024
Population density 58 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 441
Geography
Land area 17.72 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 32.4213
Longitude -99.8848
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 50.5% 45.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 39.4% 31.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 10.1% 19.6% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.6% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,024
Population
58
People per sq mi
46.3
Median age
$53,553
Median household income
$24,042
Per capita income
$60,200
Median home value
$1,000
Median monthly rent
88.4%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
484
Housing units
7.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
28
41
5–9
41
22
10–14
22
15
15–19
14
50
20–24
50
42
25–34
42
48
35–44
47
39
45–54
39
66
55–59
66
25
60–64
25
89
65–74
89
48
75–84
48
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1820019.5%
18 and over82480.5%
65 and over27426.8%
Median age46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Other race 7.3%
Two or more races 6.9%
Black or African American 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
GroupCount%
White81369.4%
Hispanic or Latino14712.6%
Other race857.3%
Two or more races816.9%
Black or African American221.9%
Asian151.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.5% 45.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 39.4% 31.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 10.1% 19.6% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.6% 7.8%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 22.9%
$25k–$35k 7.2%
$35k–$50k 13.8%
$50k–$75k 28.7%
$75k–$100k 8.0%
$100k–$150k 8.5%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k22.9%
$25k–$35k7.2%
$35k–$50k13.8%
$50k–$75k28.7%
$75k–$100k8.0%
$100k–$150k8.5%
$150k–$200k6.0%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$53,553

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.4%
$50k–$100k 42.9%
$100k–$150k 12.6%
$150k–$200k 9.6%
$200k–$300k 2.5%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$60,200
Median rent / month$1,000
Owner occupied88.4%
Renter occupied11.6%
Vacant22.2%
Single-family detached42.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes57.5%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.39

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.8%
2000–200924.4%
1990–199914.3%
1980–198912.2%
1970–19799.6%
1960–19694.1%
1950–195919.4%
1940–19495.3%
1939 or earlier3.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom4.3%
2 bedrooms22.9%
3 bedrooms62.6%
4 bedrooms8.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle38.2%
2 vehicles40.1%
3 or more18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas24.4%
Electricity72.0%
Propane / LP gas2.9%
Fuel oil0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23556.8%
Cohabiting couple133.1%
Male householder, no spouse5312.8%
Female householder, no spouse11327.3%
Households with children under 1811026.6%
Households with seniors (65+)24458.9%
Average household size2.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.2%12.8%
Married52.8%57.8%
Separated1.9%2.8%
Widowed3.2%16.9%
Divorced4.9%9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.9%
Some HS, no diploma 7.6%
HS graduate 43.6%
Some college, no degree 27.2%
Associate's degree 0.6%
Bachelor's degree 4.6%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher78.5%
Bachelor's or higher7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool137.6%
Kindergarten4626.9%
Elementary school8046.8%
High school2414.0%
College / grad school84.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 18.8%
Education & healthcare 17.2%
Construction 15.9%
Retail trade 9.1%
Manufacturing 8.4%
Wholesale trade 5.4%
Public administration 5.4%
Other services 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.5%
Professional & management 3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%
Agriculture & mining 1.6%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.1%
Service21.3%
Sales & office15.6%
Natural resources & construction17.9%
Production & transportation17.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.6%
Government17.5%
Self-employed9.1%
Unpaid family workers0.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.7%
Carpool11.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home10.7%
Other means5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)19.7

Poverty

All people 10.8%
Under 18 years 17.0%
18 and over 9.3%
Married-couple families 11.9%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.6%
Retirement income31.6%
Supplemental Security7.2%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP12.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.7%
High blood pressure35.8%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis27.5%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.7%
Binge drinking17.4%
No physical activity30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.0%
Depression24.9%
Fair or poor health20.4%
Poor mental health17.2%
Poor physical health13.4%
No health insurance27.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.2%
Visited dentist47.3%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss19.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans8810.7%
Disability%
Any disability15.9%
Under 188.5%
18–64 years14.9%
65 and over23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance43.6%
Public insurance45.9%
No insurance24.0%
Uninsured under 193.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only96894.5%
Spanish111.1%
Other Indo-European70.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)93090.8%
Born in same state93090.8%
Born in different state77876.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen949.2%
Not a US citizen2526.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French11811.5%
Italian666.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab444.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79563

What city is ZIP code 79563 in?

ZIP code 79563 is primarily assigned to Tye, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79563 in?

ZIP code 79563 falls within Taylor County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79563 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 79563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 79563 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 79563 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 79563?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 79563 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 79563 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 79563 in?

ZIP code 79563 observes the CST timezone.

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