Briscoe, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79011

Wheeler County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

236
1/sq mi
$54,375
Median income
$226,600
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Briscoe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79011 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.0 square miles in Briscoe, Wheeler County, Texas. The area is home to 236 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79011 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79011 sits at $54,375 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,160. The poverty rate stands at 36.9% and the unemployment rate at 28.3%. On housing, the median home value is $226,600 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,078 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79011 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Wheeler County, so you can benchmark 79011 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79011, Briscoe, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

236

Population

295.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79011?

53.7

Median Age

63.6%

Male

36.4%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$54,375

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$24,160

Per Capita Income

36.9%

Poverty Rate

28.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79011 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,375 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

145

Total Housing Units

67

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$226,600

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,078

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 79011, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $479,000.

4

Businesses

6

Employees

$479K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79003 Allison, TX 162 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79011 in?
ZIP code 79011 (Briscoe) is located in Wheeler County, Texas. Wheeler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wheeler-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79011?
ZIP code 79011 in Briscoe, TX has a population of 236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79011?
The median household income in ZIP 79011 is $54,375, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79011?
The median home value in ZIP 79011 is $226,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79011?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79011 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79011?
ZIP code 79011 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79011?
In ZIP code 79011, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79011?
In ZIP code 79011, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79011?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79011 is 36.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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