Quitaque, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79255

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

571
1/sq mi
$54,375
Median income
$66,700
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79255 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79255 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 519.1 square miles in Quitaque, Briscoe County, Texas. The area is home to 571 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 79255 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79255 sits at $54,375 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,500. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $66,700 (73% below the state average) with median rent at $685 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79255 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Briscoe County, so you can benchmark 79255 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 79255, Quitaque, 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

571

Population

519.1

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79255?

53.2

Median Age

41.4%

Male

58.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 76.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

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?

$54,375

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$28,500

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79255 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,375 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

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

What does housing look like?

311

Total Housing Units

181

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$66,700

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$685

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 79255, employing approximately 95 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,002,000.

15

Businesses

95

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 26.7%
Construction 3 20.0%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79255 in?
ZIP code 79255 (Quitaque) is located in Briscoe County, Texas. Briscoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/briscoe-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79255?
ZIP code 79255 in Quitaque, TX has a population of 571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79255?
The median household income in ZIP 79255 is $54,375, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79255?
The median home value in ZIP 79255 is $66,700, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79255 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79255?
ZIP code 79255 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 95 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79255?
In ZIP code 79255, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 79255?
In ZIP code 79255, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79255 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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