Afton, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79220

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

197
0/sq mi
$49,792
Median income
$116,700
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Afton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 492.5 square miles in Afton, Dickens County, Texas. The area is home to 197 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 79220 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79220 sits at $49,792 (34% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,042. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $116,700 (53% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Dickens County, so you can benchmark 79220 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 79220, Afton, 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

197

Population

492.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79220?

37.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%

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?

$49,792

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$22,042

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79220 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,792 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

107

Total Housing Units

81

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$116,700

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 79220 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79220 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79220 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79220 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79256 Roaring Springs, TX 319 9.8 mi
79229 Dickens, TX 424 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79220 in?
ZIP code 79220 (Afton) is located in Dickens County, Texas. Dickens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dickens-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79220?
ZIP code 79220 in Afton, TX has a population of 197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79220?
The median household income in ZIP 79220 is $49,792, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79220?
The median home value in ZIP 79220 is $116,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79220 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79220?
In ZIP code 79220, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 79220?
In ZIP code 79220, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79220?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79220 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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