Memphis, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79245

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

2,476
4/sq mi
$48,403
Median income
$78,900
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79245 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79245 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 669.2 square miles in Memphis, Hall County, Texas. The area is home to 2,476 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 79245 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79245 sits at $48,403 (36% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,830. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $78,900 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $491 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79245 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Hall County, so you can benchmark 79245 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 79245

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79245.

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 79245, Memphis, 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

2,476

Population

669.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79245?

38.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 57.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%

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?

$48,403

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$24,830

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79245 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,403 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,161

Total Housing Units

917

Occupied Units

244

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$78,900

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$491

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 79245, employing approximately 372 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,742,000.

53

Businesses

372

Employees

$12.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 20.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 7 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 9.4%
Finance and insurance 5 9.4%
Construction 3 5.7%
Wholesale trade 3 5.7%

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 79245 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 79245 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79251 Quail, TX 45 7.0 mi
79237 Hedley, TX 513 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79245 in?
ZIP code 79245 (Memphis) is located in Hall County, Texas. Hall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hall-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79245?
ZIP code 79245 in Memphis, TX has a population of 2,476 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79245?
The median household income in ZIP 79245 is $48,403, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79245?
The median home value in ZIP 79245 is $78,900, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79245?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79245 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79245?
ZIP code 79245 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 372 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79245?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79245 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79245?
In ZIP code 79245, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 79245?
In ZIP code 79245, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79245?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79245 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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