Mcadoo, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79243

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

90
1/sq mi
$61,250
Median income
$112,500
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mcadoo pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79243 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79243 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 128.6 square miles in Mcadoo, Dickens County, Texas. The area is home to 90 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 79243 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79243 sits at $61,250 (19% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,658. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $112,500 (55% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79243 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Dickens County, so you can benchmark 79243 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 79243, Mcadoo, 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

90

Population

128.6

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79243?

63.3

Median Age

69.2%

Male

30.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$61,250

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$25,658

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79243 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,250 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 38.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16

Total Housing Units

10

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$112,500

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 79243, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,112,000.

3

Businesses

17

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79231 Dougherty, TX 45 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79243 in?
ZIP code 79243 (Mcadoo) 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 79243?
ZIP code 79243 in Mcadoo, TX has a population of 90 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79243?
The median household income in ZIP 79243 is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79243?
The median home value in ZIP 79243 is $112,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79243?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79243 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79243?
ZIP code 79243 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79243?
In ZIP code 79243, 38.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 79243?
In ZIP code 79243, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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