ZIP Code 79543

ZIP code 79543 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 423.6 square miles in Roby, Fisher County, Texas. The area is home to 1,186 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 79543 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79543 sits at $64,978 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,491. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $71,500 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $602 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79543 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79543 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 →