| City: | Darrouzett, Texas |
| County: | Lipscomb County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:53:13 AM |
| Population: | 388 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 806 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.3907, -100.3612 |
| Land Area: | 51.717 sq mi |
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Darrouzett sits in the far northeast corner of the Texas Panhandle, just miles from the Oklahoma border. With a population of 388 spread across 40 square miles of Lipscomb County ranch land, this is rural Texas where distances matter and mail delivery follows country roads rather than city grids.
The Darrouzett post office maintains 151 PO Boxes for 164 households. That's a 92% adoption rate. While two rural routes do serve some addresses along FM 2172 and county roads, most residents rely on PO Boxes. General Delivery is available for those without established addresses. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, but the practical reality is that nearly everyone uses one.
The town's street layout tells the story of a small agricultural community. Tree-themed streets (Birch, Maple, Cherry, Elm, Locust) cross state-named avenues (Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri). Main Street and Broadway Avenue anchor the business district. Beyond town limits, county roads and farm-to-market roads connect scattered ranches.
Darrouzett's 388 residents skew older, with a median age of 45.7 years. Only 9 residents are under 18. The community is predominantly White (298 of 388), with 54 Hispanic residents. Owner-occupancy is high: 138 of 164 households own their homes. Median household income of $68,750 sits above the rural Texas average, likely supported by agriculture and the 6 local business establishments employing 89 workers.
Housing stock leans old. The Census counts 183 homes built before 1939, a reflection of the town's early 20th-century origins. Home values are modest at $111,200. With 46 vacant units out of 210 total housing units, there's a 22% vacancy rate. Just one seasonal home exists. These are year-round vacancies in a shrinking rural population.
For mailing purposes, use "DARROUZETT, TX 79024" as the last line. Rural route addresses exist for some properties, but a PO Box is the reliable option. The post office has served this corner of the Panhandle since before ZIP codes were computerized in 2004.
Tree-themed streets cross state-named avenues in town, while county roads and farm-to-market routes connect rural properties.
ZIP Code 79024 has 388 residents and 164 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 45.7 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.8%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.2%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 388Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 349Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 2Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $71,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 164Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $110,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 367 | 407 | 343 | 426 | 414 | 458 | 470 | 475 | 380 | 393 | 338 | 339 | 351 | 349 |
| Decennial Census | 405 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 388 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.7
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 50.6
| 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 | 9 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Female | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 15 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 10 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 37 | 34 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 11 | 11 |
| White: | 298 | 68.66% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 90 | 20.74% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.92% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 42 | 9.68% |
| Total: | 434 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 204 | 52.58% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 184 | 47.42% | 50.6 years |
| Total: | 388 | 100% | 45.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 338 | 96.85% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.57% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8 | 2.29% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1 | 2.58% |
| Total Population: | 349 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 340 | 97.42% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 2.58% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $71,250, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $10,417 (17.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,000. Family households earn a median of $98,500 versus $44,444 for nonfamily households (a difference of $54,056). By gender, male median income is $57,500 and female is $35,893, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $21,607 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.9%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about the same as the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,833 | $59,643 | $54,167 | $61,667 | $59,500 | $59,792 | $61,071 | $63,333 | $56,250 | $78,333 | $61,875 | $68,750 | $68,750 | $71,250 |
| Median Family Income | $64,688 | $67,321 | $68,750 | $86,250 | $81,250 | $78,125 | $79,167 | $85,469 | $84,375 | $84,219 | $85,859 | $93,214 | $97,981 | $98,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $57,917 | $31,250 | $32,250 | $38,500 | $31,000 | $39,250 | $31,875 | $31,750 | $34,167 | $36,458 | $38,056 | $42,232 | $43,646 | $44,444 |
| Median Male Income | $48,750 | $46,250 | $39,583 | $47,083 | $61,364 | $60,250 | $61,875 | $63,438 | $49,531 | $60,625 | $56,250 | $58,942 | $60,833 | $57,500 |
| Median Female Income | $32,656 | $26,375 | $29,375 | $31,875 | $30,938 | $31,442 | $34,167 | $33,750 | $34,531 | $34,135 | $35,694 | $36,875 | $36,500 | $35,893 |
| Employed: | 165 | 63.46% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 3.46% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 86 | 33.08% |
| Total: | 260 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 81 | 49.09% |
| Service: | 16 | 9.70% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 18.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 22 | 13.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 15 | 9.09% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 165 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $110,100, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $51,800 (88.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,600. The median gross rent is $593, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is down $242 (28.98%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.32% (47.42% with a mortgage, 52.58% free-and-clear) and renters 28.68% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.44%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $58,300 | $58,900 | $59,200 | $67,800 | $70,000 | $74,200 | $80,400 | $81,100 | $84,500 | $111,800 | $101,100 | $109,100 | $111,200 | $110,100 |
| Less than $500: | 9 | 23.08% |
| $500 to $999: | 19 | 48.72% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 17.95% |
| $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: | 4 | 10.26% |
| Total: | 39 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $835 | $810 | $827 | $830 | $688 | $745 | $850 | $1,010 | $681 | $656 | $713 | $765 | $589 | $593 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 46 | 33.82% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 51 | 37.50% |
| Renter Occupied: | 39 | 28.68% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 136 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 136 | 75.56% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 44 | 24.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 153 | 85.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 4.44% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 10.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
In 2024, 31.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 4.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (78.82%). College enrollment is 3.53%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 3.70% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12 | 5.56% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 76 | 35.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 18.06% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 5.56% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 53 | 24.54% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16 | 7.41% |
| Total: | 216 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 196 | 90.74% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 69 | 31.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 221 | 58.47% |
| Public Insurance: | 135 | 35.71% |
| No Insurance: | 22 | 5.82% |
| Total: | 378 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 356 | 94.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 6.4% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 67 | 78.82% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 15 | 17.65% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 3.53% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 82 | 96.47% |
ZIP Code 79024 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 79 people with an annual payroll of $5,094,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 943Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,378,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,094,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 79Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79024 is located in Lipscomb County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 13rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79024. It covers 51.717 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 51.717 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.013 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 38349.24 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4819288Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Darrouzett town; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 79024 is in the Darrouzett 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 March 1, 2026.