ZIP Code 79097

ZIP code 79097 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 310.8 square miles in White Deer, Carson County, Texas. The area is home to 1,150 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 79097 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79097 sits at $88,182 (17% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,184. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $144,600 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $866 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79097 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79097 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 →