Hereford, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79045
Deaf Smith County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,473
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,543
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hereford pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79045 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79045 (Hereford, TX) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.9 in 2023 to 258.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79045 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, home to 19,473 residents across 3140.8 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79045 reports a modest median household income of $60,543 (20% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,534. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,500 (53% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $927; owner occupancy is 66.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 79045.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hereford, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79045.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79045, Hereford, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,473
Population
3140.8
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79045?
31.3
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
17.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$60,543
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$25,534
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
16.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79045 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Hereford, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,543 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,979housing units
6,979
Total Housing Units
6,002
Occupied Units
977
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,500
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$927
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79045 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 177 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 202 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 229 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 244 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 258 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 340 business establishments in ZIP 79045, employing approximately 5,971 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,143,000.
340
Businesses
5,971
Employees
$299.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 29 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.7% |
| Information | 10 | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79045, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,473 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79045 in?
ZIP code 79045 (Hereford) is located in Deaf Smith County, Texas. Deaf Smith County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/deaf-smith-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79045?
ZIP code 79045 in Hereford, TX has a population of 19,473 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79045?
The median household income in ZIP 79045 is $60,543, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79045?
The median home value in ZIP 79045 is $116,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79045 is Two or More Ethnicities at 40.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79045?
ZIP code 79045 has 340 business establishments employing approximately 5,971 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79045 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (42), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79045?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79045 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79045?
In ZIP code 79045, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79045?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79045 is 16.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79045?
In ZIP code 79045, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79045 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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