153
Population
↓ 29% since 2019
52.9
Median Age
↑ 3% since 2019
6.5%
College Grads
▼ 83% below avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 79078 |
|---|---|
| City | Sanford |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hutchinson County |
| Area Code | 806 |
| Elevation | 2,995 ft |
| Latitude | 35.698705 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -101.550344 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48233 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 68.0% (104)
Female 32.0% (49) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White85.6%
Hispanic11.1%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.9 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.12 |
| Below Poverty | 41.8% ▲ 318% above avg |
| College Grads | 6.5% ▼ 83% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 15 (16.3%) |
| Some College | 47 (51.1%) |
| Associates | 24 (26.1%) |
| Bachelors | 6 (6.5%) |
Education
HS Grad16.3%
Some College51.1%
Associates26.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner98.0%
Renter2.0%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 183 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 134 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.12 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 183 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 134 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 79078 is in Sanford, TX, in Hutchinson County.
ZIP code 79078 is located in Texas (TX).
ZIP code 79078 is in Hutchinson County, TX.
ZIP 79078 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 79078 is 153 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 79078
ZIP code 79078 is located in Sanford, Texas, within Hutchinson County. With a population of 153, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.9 years.
The population of 79078 is primarily White (85.62%). Residents are less-educated — 6.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 41.8%.
Overall, ZIP code 79078 in Sanford, TX is characterized as less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.