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Terry County
Wellman, TX
79378
79378 ZIP Code — Wellman, TX
Terry County, Texas
ZIP code 79378 is located in
Wellman ,
Texas ,
within Terry County .
It covers approximately 9.78 square miles and serves a population of
234 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 806 .
About ZIP code 79378
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $112,941. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 79378 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
234
Population density
24 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
445
Geography
Land area
9.78 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
33.0248
Longitude
-102.4658
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
806
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.0%
57.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.2%
25.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
42.9%
15.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$112,941
Median household income
$136,800
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 91 38.9% 18 and over 143 61.1% 65 and over 43 18.4% Median age 37.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.5%
Group Count % White 129 39.6% Hispanic or Latino 92 28.2% Other race 53 16.3% Two or more races 44 13.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 8 2.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.0%
57.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.2%
25.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
42.9%
15.8%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
7.8%
Range % of households $25k–$35k 8.6% $35k–$50k 15.7% $50k–$75k 4.3% $75k–$100k 15.7% $100k–$150k 51.4% $150k–$200k 4.3% Median income $112,941
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $136,800 Median rent / month $479 Owner occupied 77.1% Renter occupied 22.9% Vacant 36.9% Single-family detached 98.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.8% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 9.0% 1990–1999 0.9% 1980–1989 0.9% 1970–1979 18.9% 1960–1969 26.1% 1950–1959 30.6% 1940–1949 13.5% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.7% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 21.6% 3 bedrooms 55.0% 4 bedrooms 20.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.0% 1 vehicle 14.3% 2 vehicles 55.7% 3 or more 20.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 80.0% Electricity 18.6% Propane / LP gas 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 51 72.9% Cohabiting couple 3 4.3% Male householder, no spouse 4 5.7% Female householder, no spouse 12 17.1% Households with children under 18 29 41.4% Households with seniors (65+) 21 30.0% Average household size 3.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.2% 18.1% Married 85.5% 63.9% Separated 1.3% 2.4% Widowed 0.0% 1.2% Divorced 0.0% 14.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
32.4%
Some college, no degree
9.4%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 64.7% Bachelor's or higher 17.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 2.2% Kindergarten 19 20.7% Elementary school 37 40.2% High school 25 27.2% College / grad school 9 9.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.5%
Agriculture & mining
35.1%
Professional & management
14.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.9%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.4% Service 14.4% Sales & office 23.4% Natural resources & construction 20.7% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 34.2% Government 44.1% Self-employed 21.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.0% Carpool 18.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 14.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.0% Retirement income 28.6% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 36.3% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 24.9% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 5.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.7% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 31.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 22.9% Poor mental health 17.4% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 32.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.9% Visited dentist 47.5% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 18.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 4 2.8%
Disability % Any disability 11.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.0% 65 and over 46.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.5% Public insurance 25.6% No insurance 18.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 224 95.7% Spanish 33 14.7% Other Indo-European 27 12.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 2.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 189 80.8% Born in same state 189 80.8% Born in different state 148 63.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 45 19.2% Not a US citizen 2 4.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 22 9.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 18 7.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.9% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79378
What city is ZIP code 79378 in?
ZIP code 79378 is primarily assigned to Wellman, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79378 in?
ZIP code 79378 falls within Terry County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79378 family-oriented?
39% of residents in ZIP code 79378 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79378?
The median home value in ZIP code 79378 is $136,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79378?
The median household income in ZIP code 79378 is $112,941, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 79378?
ZIP code 79378 has an estimated population of 234 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 79378 in?
ZIP code 79378 observes the CST timezone.
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