Rochester, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79544

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

512
2/sq mi
$41,750
Median income
$82,500
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79544 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 213.3 square miles in Rochester, Haskell County, Texas. The area is home to 512 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 79544 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79544 sits at $41,750 (45% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,549. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $82,500 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $700 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79544 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Haskell County, so you can benchmark 79544 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 79544, Rochester, 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

512

Population

213.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79544?

37.0

Median Age

62.0%

Male

38.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.9%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%

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?

$41,750

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$29,549

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79544 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,750 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

205

Total Housing Units

136

Occupied Units

69

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$82,500

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$700

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 3 business establishments in ZIP 79544, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$76K

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 79544 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 79544 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79544 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79544 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79539 O Brien, TX 178 4.9 mi
79529 Knox City, TX 1,383 9.5 mi
79547 Rule, TX 758 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79544 in?
ZIP code 79544 (Rochester) is located in Haskell County, Texas. Haskell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/haskell-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79544?
ZIP code 79544 in Rochester, TX has a population of 512 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79544?
The median household income in ZIP 79544 is $41,750, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79544?
The median home value in ZIP 79544 is $82,500, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79544?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79544 is White at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79544?
ZIP code 79544 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79544?
In ZIP code 79544, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 79544?
In ZIP code 79544, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79544?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79544 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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