| City: | Sanford, Texas |
| County: | Hutchinson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:53:40 AM |
| Population: | 333 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 806 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.7011, -101.5600 |
| Land Area: | 22.131 sq mi |
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This is a true PO Box only zone. There's no street delivery option, no city carrier routes. Rural routes serve some areas outside town limits along E Main Street, Authority Road, and FM 687, but within Sanford proper, everyone uses a box at the post office.
The median age is 51.5 years, noticeably older than the Texas average of 35. With 139 occupied homes spread across two square miles of Hutchinson County, Sanford fits the profile of a quiet rural community where long-term residents have aged in place. The post office handles mail for a population that's been here a while and isn't growing much.
Sanford's street network is minimal, with just three named streets receiving rural carrier service. E Main Street has the most delivery points with two ZIP+4 records, while Authority Road and FM 687 each have one. The presence of FM 687 (a farm-to-market road) is typical of small Texas towns that grew up along agricultural transportation routes.
ZIP Code 79078 has 333 residents and 139 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 51.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.0% male and 42.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.7%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 333Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 184Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 15.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 139Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.40Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 412 | 392 | 326 | 261 | 254 | 255 | 275 | 249 | 217 | 175 | 126 | 150 | 153 | 184 |
| Decennial Census | 377 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 333 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.5
Male Median Age: 48.5
Female Median Age: 54
| 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 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Total | 10 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 30 | 42 | 20 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| White: | 282 | 83.43% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 38 | 11.24% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.89% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 2.96% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 1.48% |
| Total: | 338 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 193 | 57.96% | 48.5 years |
| Females: | 140 | 42.04% | 54.0 years |
| Total: | 333 | 100% | 51.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 184 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 184 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 184 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $48,897 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $113,942 versus $28,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $85,192). By gender, male median income is $54,286 and female is $44,167, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,119 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 31.4%, which is considerably lower 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 Sales (44.2%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,897 | $50,208 | $50,341 | $54,896 | $58,125 | $72,500 | $0 | $84,219 | $0 | $38,750 | $16,759 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $54,375 | $57,917 | $62,857 | $63,403 | $76,111 | $105,000 | $136,563 | $142,000 | $145,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $112,031 | $113,942 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,750 | $13,333 | $11,875 | $36,250 | $32,500 | $38,750 | $41,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,620 | $19,087 | $33,750 | $28,750 |
| Median Male Income | $30,938 | $31,688 | $31,313 | $32,153 | $0 | $68,125 | $72,750 | $72,548 | $75,300 | $75,391 | $0 | $0 | $54,107 | $54,286 |
| Median Female Income | $22,153 | $22,417 | $21,765 | $21,875 | $0 | $83,462 | $85,987 | $88,438 | $88,295 | $90,962 | $0 | $38,750 | $43,750 | $44,167 |
| Employed: | 43 | 31.39% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 94 | 68.61% |
| Total: | 137 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2 | 4.65% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 44.19% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 30.23% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 20.93% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 43 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $30,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $417. Of occupied housing, owners make up 98.18% (11.11% with a mortgage, 88.89% free-and-clear) and renters 1.82% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 73.04%, 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 | $30,000 | $27,800 | $28,600 | $29,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | $44,400 | $53,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $625 | $625 | $417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 10.91% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 48 | 87.27% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1 | 1.82% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 26.96% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 149 | 73.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 204 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 157 | 76.96% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 47 | 23.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 204 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 38.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 19.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 10.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.50 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 (66.67%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.76% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 5.34% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 58 | 44.27% |
| Some college, no degree: | 61 | 46.56% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 3.05% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 131 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 123 | 93.89% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 70 | 36.65% |
| Public Insurance: | 86 | 45.03% |
| No Insurance: | 35 | 18.32% |
| Total: | 191 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 156 | 81.68% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.2% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 24.3% | 21.6% | 20.2% | 12.9% | 7.1% | 19.4% | 60.0% | 32.0% | 21.6% | 19.5% |
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: | 7 | 33.33% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 66.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7 | 33.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 14 | 66.67% |
ZIP Code 79078 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 159Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79078 is located in Hutchinson County, Texas, within the Borger, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14420) and Texas's 13rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 22,150 people, about 1.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 79078. It covers 22.131 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.892 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Borger, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 14420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 22,150Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 22.131 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.892 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: | 4865384Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sanford town; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 79078 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.