| City: | Cotton Center, Texas |
| County: | Hale County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:18:30 PM |
| Population: | 80 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 806 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.9753, -102.0314 |
| Land Area: | 7.394 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 79021 has 80 residents and 40 households (average 2.00 persons per household). The median age is 46.0 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.5% male and 42.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.3%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (51.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 80Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 55Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $111,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 40Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.23Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 119 | 132 | 104 | 119 | 118 | 139 | 142 | 151 | 183 | 147 | 102 | 72 | 55 |
| Decennial Census | 138 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 80 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46
Male Median Age: 45
Female Median Age: 47
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| White: | 49 | 42.98% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.88% |
| Hispanic:* | 41 | 35.96% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 23 | 20.18% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 46 | 57.50% | 45.0 years |
| Females: | 34 | 42.50% | 47.0 years |
| Total: | 80 | 100% | 46.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 44 | 80.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 5.45% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 3.64% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 14.55% |
| Total Population: | 55 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 47 | 85.45% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 14.55% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $111,250, which is markedly greater than the state median ($76,292), is up $61,250 (122.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59,062. Family households earn a median of $138,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $138,250). By gender, male median income is $38,333 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $38,333 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.6%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,000 | $55,625 | $56,250 | $40,875 | $30,625 | $40,357 | $41,875 | $44,375 | $52,188 | $65,156 | $56,250 | $74,375 | $111,250 |
| Median Family Income | $59,167 | $58,750 | $59,375 | $41,500 | $40,469 | $41,607 | $50,500 | $50,568 | $63,750 | $65,156 | $0 | $74,375 | $138,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,750 | $20,313 | $20,313 | $20,313 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,875 | $38,333 | $35,750 | $27,404 | $0 | $31,750 | $27,153 | $29,750 | $32,125 | $33,750 | $38,750 | $44,167 | $38,333 |
| Median Female Income | $23,036 | $16,250 | $20,000 | $16,250 | $0 | $19,063 | $19,861 | $22,083 | $24,000 | $22,917 | $25,417 | $44,167 | $0 |
| Employed: | 35 | 68.63% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 16 | 31.37% |
| Total: | 51 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 34.29% |
| Service: | 7 | 20.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 11.43% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 25.71% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 8.57% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 35 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), is down $77,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), is down $800 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $77,500 | $175,000 | $212,500 | $143,800 | $0 | $77,500 | $73,300 | $75,000 | $73,600 | $74,400 | $75,000 | $85,500 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 14.29% |
| $500 to $999: | 1 | 7.14% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 11 | 78.57% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $800 | $750 | $725 | $425 | $425 | $419 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $958 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2 | 11.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2 | 11.11% |
| Renter Occupied: | 14 | 77.78% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 42.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 57.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 33 | 78.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 21.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
In 2023, 17.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 73.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 25.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), down 10.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (80.00%). College enrollment is 80.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 19.51% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 7.32% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5 | 12.20% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 43.90% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 9.76% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 7.32% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 30 | 73.17% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 7 | 17.07% |
| Private Insurance: | 35 | 55.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 14 | 22.22% |
| No Insurance: | 14 | 22.22% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 49 | 77.78% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.0% | 28.9% | 27.6% | 22.5% | 27.3% | 20.5% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 13.5% | 14.0% | 31.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 20.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 8 | 80.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 20.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 79021 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $449,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 54Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $90,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $449,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 15Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79021 is located in Hale County, Texas, within the Plainview, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38380) and Texas's 19th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 37,541 people, about 0.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 79021. It covers 7.394 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Plainview, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 37,541Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 7.394 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 19Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 25835.59 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 79021 is in the Cotton Center Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.