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ZIP code

79079

Shamrock, TX

STANDARD

79079 covers Shamrock in Wheeler County, with 2,406 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 79079, Shamrock

ZIP code map

ACS population

2,406

Median household income

$68,081

Median home value

$84,800

About ZIP code 79079

Type

STANDARD

City

Shamrock

County

Wheeler County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Area codes

580, 806

Land area

593.0 sq mi

Water area

0.26 sq mi

Households

1,425

Median gross rent

$1,060

Acceptable cities: Twitty

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/Chicago
Area Codes
580, 806
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
1,370
Irs Estimated Households
960
Population Count
2,461
Irs Estimated Population
2,010

People in 79079

Race

  • White1,949
  • Black or African American79
  • American Indian or Alaska Native37
  • Asian23
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander2
  • Other race172
  • Two or more races199

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 451

Age

  • Under 10342
  • 10 to 19309
  • 20 to 29249
  • 30 to 39269
  • 40 to 49207
  • 50 to 59325
  • 60 to 69380
  • 70 to 79256
  • 80 and older124

Income and housing in 79079

Poverty rate

14.7%

Median earnings

$35,728

Median household income

$68,081

Median home value

$84,800

Median gross rent

$1,060

Education

  • High school graduate89.2%
  • Bachelor's degree21.9%
  • Graduate degree2.5%

Places covering 79079

Cities and places

26.3% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 79079

IRS populationACS population
2,9491,475020052023

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ZIP codes near 79079

  1. 79077Samnorwood11.3 miPop — · Income —
  2. 73668Texola14.7 miPop 14 · Income —
  3. 79096Wheeler16.0 miPop 2,022 · Income $70,282
  4. 79057Mclean20.4 miPop 1,075 · Income $55,938
  5. 73645Erick21.5 miPop 1,090 · Income $39,250
  6. 79251Quail23.3 miPop 29 · Income —
  7. 79061Mobeetie24.8 miPop 282 · Income $96,250
  8. 79095Wellington24.9 miPop 2,569 · Income $53,313
  9. 73666Sweetwater25.5 miPop 345 · Income $59,625
  10. 79011Briscoe25.7 miPop 208 · Income $58,333
  11. 79002Alanreed27.7 miPop 16 · Income —
  12. 79003Allison28.1 miPop 118 · Income —

ZIP code 79079 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 79079 in?
79079 is in Shamrock, TX.
What county is 79079 in?
79079 is in Wheeler County.
What is the median household income in 79079?
The median household income in 79079 is $68,081.
Which ZIP codes are near 79079?
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