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ZIP Code 79081

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

3,912
2/sq mi
$68,542
Median income
$147,700
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spearman pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79081 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79081 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1700.9 square miles in Spearman, Hansford County, Texas. The area is home to 3,912 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 79081 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79081 sits at $68,542 (9% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,158. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is $147,700 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,109 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79081 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79081 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 79081

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79081.

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 79081, Spearman, 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

3,912

Population

1700.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79081?

41.3

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

17.0%

Foreign-Born

White 61.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%

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?

$68,542

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$38,158

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79081 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,542 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,419

Total Housing Units

1,125

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$147,700

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,109

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 79081, employing approximately 1,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,655,000.

114

Businesses

1,113

Employees

$60.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 19 16.7%
Retail trade 18 15.8%
Construction 11 9.7%
Wholesale trade 11 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 9.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 6.1%
Finance and insurance 7 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 3.5%
Manufacturing 3 2.6%
Information 3 2.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.6%

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 79081 in?
ZIP code 79081 (Spearman) is located in Hansford County, Texas. Hansford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hansford-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79081?
ZIP code 79081 in Spearman, TX has a population of 3,912 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79081?
The median household income in ZIP 79081 is $68,542, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79081?
The median home value in ZIP 79081 is $147,700, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79081?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79081 is White at 61.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79081?
ZIP code 79081 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79081?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79081 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (18), Construction (11). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79081?
In ZIP code 79081, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 79081?
In ZIP code 79081, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79081?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79081 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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