Channing, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79018

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

548
1/sq mi
$76,667
Median income
$106,300
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Channing pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 913.3 square miles in Channing, Hartley County, Texas. The area is home to 548 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 79018 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79018 sits at $76,667 (1% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $76,913. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $106,300 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $913 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79018 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 79018, Channing, 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

548

Population

913.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79018?

43.8

Median Age

36.5%

Male

63.5%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%

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?

$76,667

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$76,913

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79018 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,667 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

185

Total Housing Units

136

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$106,300

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$913

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 79018, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $656,000.

6

Businesses

19

Employees

$656K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79018 in?
ZIP code 79018 (Channing) is located in Hartley County, Texas. Hartley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hartley-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79018?
ZIP code 79018 in Channing, TX has a population of 548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79018?
The median household income in ZIP 79018 is $76,667, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79018?
The median home value in ZIP 79018 is $106,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79018 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79018?
ZIP code 79018 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79018?
In ZIP code 79018, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 79018?
In ZIP code 79018, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79018 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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