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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
$60,543
Median income
$116,500
Median home value
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 79045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3140.8 square miles in Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas. The area is home to 19,473 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 79045 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79045 sits at $60,543 (20% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,534. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $116,500 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $927 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79045 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 79045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79045.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 79045, Hereford, 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

19,473

Population

3140.8

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79045?

31.3

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

17.8%

Foreign-Born

White 38.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%

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?

$60,543

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$25,534

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79045 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,543 30th percentile higher than 30% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,979

Total Housing Units

6,002

Occupied Units

977

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$116,500

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Hereford, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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