Morton, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79346

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

2,427
2/sq mi
$40,833
Median income
$48,100
Median home value
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79346 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79346 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1011.3 square miles in Morton, Cochran County, Texas. The area is home to 2,427 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 79346 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79346 sits at $40,833 (46% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,560. The poverty rate stands at 26.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $48,100 (81% below the state average) with median rent at $691 per month, and 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79346 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79346 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 79346

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79346.

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 79346, Morton, 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

2,427

Population

1011.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79346?

37.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

22.7%

Foreign-Born

White 43.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%

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?

$40,833

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$22,560

Per Capita Income

26.0%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79346 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,833 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 44.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

956

Total Housing Units

702

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$48,100

Median Home Value

-81% vs state

$691

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 79346, employing approximately 196 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,103,000.

32

Businesses

196

Employees

$9.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 15.6%
Utilities 4 12.5%
Finance and insurance 4 12.5%
Construction 3 9.4%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79346 in?
ZIP code 79346 (Morton) is located in Cochran County, Texas. Cochran County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cochran-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79346?
ZIP code 79346 in Morton, TX has a population of 2,427 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79346?
The median household income in ZIP 79346 is $40,833, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79346?
The median home value in ZIP 79346 is $48,100, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79346?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79346 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79346?
ZIP code 79346 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79346?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79346 are: Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79346?
In ZIP code 79346, 44.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 79346?
In ZIP code 79346, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79346?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79346 is 26.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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