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ZIP Code 79078

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

377
6/sq mi
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 79078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.9 square miles in Sanford, Hutchinson County, Texas. The area is home to 377 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 79078 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79078 sits at -, while per-capita income is $25,774. The poverty rate stands at 39.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 98.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Hutchinson County, so you can benchmark 79078 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 79078, Sanford, 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

377

Population

58.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79078?

57.5

Median Age

63.6%

Male

36.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$25,774

Per Capita Income

39.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

204

Total Housing Units

55

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

3.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.2%
Renter 1.8%

1977

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79036 Fritch, TX 5,128 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79078 in?
ZIP code 79078 (Sanford) is located in Hutchinson County, Texas. Hutchinson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hutchinson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79078?
ZIP code 79078 in Sanford, TX has a population of 377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79078 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79078?
In ZIP code 79078, approximately 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79078 is 39.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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