| City: | Dawn, Texas |
| County: | Deaf Smith County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:53:14 AM |
| Population: | 73 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 806 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.9331, -102.2126 |
| Land Area: | 17.751 sq mi |
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The town sits in the Texas Panhandle, where vast agricultural expanses define the geography. Dawn covers just 0.03 square miles of developed area within a ZIP code spanning 17.75 square miles of land. That's 73 people in a settlement where rural carrier routes handle most delivery logistics. Three rural routes and one general delivery route serve the area, with street addresses appearing on only three documented roads: Frye Avenue, Peadwalt, and Avenue C.
Of Dawn's 73 residents, 67% identify as Hispanic, reflecting the demographic patterns common to Texas border regions and agricultural communities. The median age of 40.5 years suggests a working-age population, with 29 households averaging 2.5 people each. That ratio indicates traditional family structures rather than institutional or group living arrangements.
Dawn's eight businesses employed 213 people according to 2003 records, though that figure likely represents a regional count rather than on-site employment in such a small settlement. The community's infrastructure centers on the post office, which maintains one named building designation (Postmaster) in USPS records. Street delivery exists but remains limited to three roads, making PO Boxes the practical choice for most residents and a necessity for anyone living beyond the town's compact core.
Dawn has minimal street infrastructure with only three documented roads. The simple naming pattern (one surname-based street, one lettered avenue, and one named avenue) reflects a small agricultural community where most delivery occurs via rural routes rather than traditional street addresses.
ZIP Code 79025 has 73 residents and 29 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.4% male and 46.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.1%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 73Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 29Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 26 | 44 | 32 | 49 | 51 | 36 | 39 | 49 | 20 | 26 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 69 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 73 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.5
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 42.5
| 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 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 3 |
| White: | 49 | 54.44% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 24 | 26.67% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 1.11% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 16 | 17.78% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 39 | 53.42% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 34 | 46.58% | 42.5 years |
| Total: | 73 | 100% | 40.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), 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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 15 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 15 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15 | 100% |
ZIP Code 79025 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 213 people with an annual payroll of $12,424,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 52Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,138,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $12,424,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 213Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79025 is located in Deaf Smith County, Texas, within the Hereford, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25820) and Texas's 13rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 19,372 people, about 0.38% of whom live in ZIP Code 79025. It covers 17.751 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hereford, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 19,372Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 17.751 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 79025 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 February 1, 2026.