Roscoe, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79545

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

1,788
3/sq mi
$58,482
Median income
$109,900
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roscoe pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79545 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79545 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 596.0 square miles in Roscoe, Nolan County, Texas. The area is home to 1,788 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 79545 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79545 sits at $58,482 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,969. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $109,900 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $1,254 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79545 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Nolan County, so you can benchmark 79545 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 79545

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79545.

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 79545, Roscoe, 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

1,788

Population

596.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79545?

34.8

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%

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?

$58,482

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$30,969

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79545 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,482 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

822

Total Housing Units

687

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$109,900

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,254

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 79545, employing approximately 327 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,606,000.

34

Businesses

327

Employees

$18.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 26.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 17.6%
Wholesale trade 3 8.8%
Finance and insurance 3 8.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
79532 Loraine, TX 940 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79545 in?
ZIP code 79545 (Roscoe) is located in Nolan County, Texas. Nolan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nolan-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79545?
ZIP code 79545 in Roscoe, TX has a population of 1,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79545?
The median household income in ZIP 79545 is $58,482, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79545?
The median home value in ZIP 79545 is $109,900, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79545 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79545?
ZIP code 79545 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79545 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (6), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79545?
In ZIP code 79545, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 79545?
In ZIP code 79545, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79545 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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