79778 ZIP Code, Rankin, TX
79778 is a ZIP code in Rankin, Texas in Upton County. It covers 212 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 79752, 79755 and 76932. 1,175 people live here in 502 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $70,808, close to the Texas median of $78,476.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rankin, TX
- County: Upton County
- Land area: 212 sq mi
- Population: 1,175
- Median household income: $70,808
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,175 |
| Households | 502 |
| Median household income | $70,808 |
| Income per person | $31,833 |
| Median age | 42.2 |
| Homeowners | 80.9% |
| Median home value | $123,500 |
| Median rent | $564 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% |
| Broadband internet | 81.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 29.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 16.7% |
| $15–25K | 13.9% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 9.8% |
| $50–75K | 18.3% |
| $75–100K | 8.2% |
| $100–150K | 18.1% |
| $150–200K | 6.0% |
| $200K+ | 9.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.5% |
| 10–19 | 14.7% |
| 20–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 8.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.7% |
| 45–54 | 14.2% |
| 55–64 | 18.6% |
| 65–74 | 6.9% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.0% |
| Owned outright | 44.8% |
| Rented | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 10.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 9.5% |
Businesses in 79778
30 business establishments with 277 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 5
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Construction: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 79778
- Rankin, TX ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Upton County ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 79778, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 79778 in?
- 79778 is a Rankin, TX mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 79778 in?
- 79778 is in Upton County.
- What is the population of 79778?
- About 1,175 people (±195), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 892.
- What is the median household income in 79778?
- $70,808 (±$21,145), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 79778?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 79778 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79778?
- The closest, measured center to center: 79752 (16.3 mi, McCamey), 79755 (18.5 mi) and 76932 (24.6 mi, Big Lake).
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