Petersburg ZIP Code List — Hale County, TX
There is one unique ZIP code in Petersburg, Texas and it is 79250. Area code: 806.
1
ZIP codes
161.38
sq mi land
0.10
sq mi water
806
area code
Petersburg, TX ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Petersburg, TX (1)
Demographics & statistics
1,136
Population
45.3
Median age
$43,438
Median household income
$23,351
Per capita income
$66,800
Median home value
$628
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
17.8%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
522
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
34
Under 5
25
29
5–9
21
49
10–14
36
59
15–19
42
32
20–24
23
44
25–34
32
80
35–44
58
70
45–54
51
87
55–59
63
45
60–64
33
69
65–74
50
52
75–84
37
9
85+
6
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 255 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 881 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 223 | 19.6% |
| Median age | 45.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.9%
Hispanic or Latino
16.9%
Two or more races
10.4%
Other race
7.2%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 887 | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 231 | 16.9% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 10.4% |
| Other race | 98 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
8.0%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
21.4%
$35k–$50k
19.7%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 21.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.9% |
| Median income | $43,438 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.4%
$50k–$100k
36.9%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k–$300k
8.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $66,800 |
| Median rent / month | $628 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 29.2% |
| Single-family detached | 92.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 35.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.4% |
| 3 or more | 29.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.2% |
| Electricity | 39.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 208 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 1.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 129 | 27.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 117 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 142 | 30.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 174 | 37.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 19.4% |
| Married | 42.6% | 54.3% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 15.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.8%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
32.3%
Some college, no degree
27.7%
Associate's degree
5.9%
Bachelor's degree
10.8%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 17 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 141 | 50.9% |
| High school | 68 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 51 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Retail trade
24.6%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Professional & management
9.7%
Construction
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Other services
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Public administration
2.8%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.3% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.4% |
| Government | 23.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.9% |
| Carpool | 15.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
17.8%
Under 18 years
16.5%
18 and over
18.2%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
38.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.1% |
| Retirement income | 8.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 31.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 35.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 49.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 46 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 4.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.9% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,077 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 158 | 14.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 158 | 14.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,059 | 93.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,051 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 946 | 83.3% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 77 | 6.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 29 | 37.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 53 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 51 | 4.5% |
| Italian | 37 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 10 | 0.9% |
| German | 5 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 88.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Petersburg, TX?
Petersburg, TX has one ZIP code: 79250.
What is the main ZIP code for Petersburg, TX?
The primary ZIP code for Petersburg, TX is 79250. The city uses area code 806 for phone service.
What county is Petersburg, TX in?
Petersburg is located in Hale County, Texas.
How many ZIP codes are in Petersburg, TX?
Petersburg, TX has 1 ZIP code.