Upton County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
3,265
population (2021)
-2.7%
pop change since 2010
48461
FIPS code
Upton County ZIP code map
About Upton County
Upton County is located in Texas and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,265 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.7% from 3,355 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Upton County is 48461.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,265 |
| 2010 population | 3,355 |
| Change | -2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48461 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Upton County
ZIP codes for Upton County, TX (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79752 | Mc Camey | Upton | View map |
| 79755 | Midkiff | Upton | View map |
| 79778 | Rankin | Upton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
2,072
Population
38.9
Median age
$48,788
Median household income
$24,037
Per capita income
$41,950
Median home value
$582
Median monthly rent
54.4%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
904
Housing units
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
46
Under 5
37
117
5–9
95
140
10–14
113
56
15–19
45
17
20–24
13
148
25–34
119
173
35–44
140
141
45–54
114
55
55–59
45
45
60–64
37
149
65–74
120
41
75–84
33
18
85+
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 609 | 32.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,463 | 67.4% |
| 65 and over | 376 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
38.8%
Other race
35.6%
White
19.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,315 | 38.8% |
| Other race | 1,205 | 35.6% |
| White | 672 | 19.8% |
| Two or more races | 110 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
5.9%
$50k–$75k
8.9%
$75k–$100k
8.0%
$100k–$150k
40.8%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 40.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $48,788 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.9%
$50k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
2.2%
$1M+
28.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $41,950 |
| Median rent / month | $582 |
| Owner occupied | 54.4% |
| Renter occupied | 45.6% |
| Vacant | 29.0% |
| Single-family detached | 73.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 13.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.9% |
| 3 or more | 55.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.4% |
| Electricity | 28.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 392 | 66.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 60 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 158 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 222 | 13.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 271 | 52.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 279 | 23.6% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 14.2% | 7.9% |
| Married | 68.6% | 76.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
37.2%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
12.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 54 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 9.0% |
| Elementary school | 439 | 77.1% |
| High school | 80 | 6.7% |
| College / grad school | 33 | 2.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
34.3%
Construction
28.5%
Education & healthcare
12.4%
Information
7.9%
Retail trade
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Public administration
2.3%
Other services
1.6%
Professional & management
1.5%
Manufacturing
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 10.2% |
| Sales & office | 30.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.7% |
| Production & transportation | 6.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.7% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.9% |
| Carpool | 3.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
15.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 30.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 37.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 48.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 76 | 2.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.1% |
| 65 and over | 33.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.6% |
| Public insurance | 22.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,989 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 145 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 145 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,877 | 95.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,868 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,500 | 85.7% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 195 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 55 | 14.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 127 | 6.1% |
| Italian | 58 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 16 | 0.8% |
| English | 8 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 87.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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