ZIP Code 79521 in Haskell, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Haskell, Texas
County:Haskell County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:25:10 PM
Population:3,672 [See All]
Area Code:940
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.1782, -99.6546
Land Area:327.414 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 79521 has 3,672 residents and 1,382 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 42.1 years, older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.1% male and 46.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.8%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,672Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,470Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:3,445Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:11.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$61,609Source: Census ACS
Households:1,382Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$108,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.30Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.02Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,7993,7603,7373,8973,8524,0913,7953,7613,6113,5633,4123,3593,470
Decennial Census3,980------------------3,672------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.1

Male Median Age: 39.8

Female Median Age: 46.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male83841271151121401701521391011011331429984744943
Female90931159082801051049193961191441011041005463
Total173177242205194220275256230194197252286200188174103106
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,78564.17%
Black:1804.15%
Hispanic:*95622.03%
Asian:270.62%
American Indian:210.48%
Hawaiian:30.07%
Other:3688.48%
Total:4,340100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,94853.05%39.8 years
Females:1,72446.95%46.1 years
Total:3,672100%42.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,20492.33%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:70.20%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:591.70%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2007.46%
Total Population:3,470100%
Total Native Population:3,21192.54%
Total Foreign-born Population:2597.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $61,609, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $20,274 (49.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,603. Family households earn a median of $77,543 versus $39,219 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,324). By gender, male median income is $61,726 and female is $42,257, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $19,469 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.5%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is a bit above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,335$42,833$39,479$45,714$41,813$44,180$46,270$47,399$44,006$54,415$54,408$60,227$61,609
Median Family Income$57,743$58,384$49,601$52,234$51,350$50,884$54,583$58,713$56,522$64,250$64,276$69,605$77,543
Median NonFamily Income$19,271$16,552$17,708$20,116$20,078$19,942$21,429$24,444$18,854$27,067$32,019$35,357$39,219
Median Male Income$38,674$44,145$40,221$37,009$37,342$37,450$34,583$35,798$33,167$41,554$55,288$63,718$61,726
Median Female Income$31,250$37,679$29,615$31,167$28,750$25,368$26,926$29,500$27,014$36,250$33,472$41,875$42,257
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,53051.55%
Unemployed:893.00%
Not In Labor Force:1,34945.45%
Total:2,968100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:54935.88%
Service:31620.65%
Sales and Office:21714.18%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:21514.05%
Production, transportation, and material moving:23315.23%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,530100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $108,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $63,000 (137.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,000. The median gross rent is $792, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $524 (195.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $304. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.45% (32.67% with a mortgage, 67.33% free-and-clear) and renters 31.55% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 32.96%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$45,900$47,600$53,500$54,200$57,300$60,300$58,600$60,700$62,900$65,200$60,500$79,600$108,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:13532.22%
$500 to $999:14735.08%
$1,000 to $1,499:7618.14%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:409.55%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:215.01%
Total:419100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$268$376$360$380$400$430$485$534$488$632$588$692$792
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):29722.36%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):61246.08%
Renter Occupied:41931.55%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,328100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,32867.04%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):65332.96%
Total Housing Units:1,981100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,59880.67%
Multi-Family Units:814.09%
Other Units:30215.24%
Total Housing Units:1,981100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 24.10% 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 83.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 14.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.60%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), down 6.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.90 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 high school (51.18%). College enrollment is 0.97%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1626.40%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:26010.26%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):88234.82%
Some college, no degree:51020.13%
Associate's degree:1094.30%
Bachelor's degree:32012.63%
Graduate or professional degree:29011.45%
Total:2,533100%
High school or higher:2,11183.34%
Bachelor's degree or higher:61024.08%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2,28059.45%
Public Insurance:1,08528.29%
No Insurance:47012.26%
Total:3,835100%
Has Health Insurance:3,36587.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty12.9%13.5%13.8%18.1%18.3%16.3%15.5%17.7%17.5%7.9%5.8%7.0%6.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:659.04%
Kindergarten:141.95%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):26536.86%
High school (grades 9-12):36851.18%
College or graduate school:70.97%
Total:719100%
Early Childhood:7910.99%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):64789.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 79521 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 92 business establishments, employing about 826 people with an annual payroll of $33,440,000. USPS data shows 1,498 residential mailboxes and 147 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,498Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:147Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,900Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,498Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:92Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$8,288,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$33,440,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:826Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 79521 is located in Haskell County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 19th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79521. It covers 327.414 sq mi of land and a water area of 6.95 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:327.414 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:6.95 sq miSource: 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:4832696Source: Census
Place Name:Haskell city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


79525 | | 79520

Schools in ZIP Code 79521


ZIP Code 79521 is part of 2 school districts, including: Haskell Consolidated Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Paint Creek Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 4 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.

Haskell El 306 S Ave G
Haskell, TX 79521
District: Haskell Consolidated Independent School District
Haskell H S 600 N Ave E
Haskell, TX 79521
District: Haskell Consolidated Independent School District
Haskell J H 600 N Ave E
Haskell, TX 79521
District: Haskell Consolidated Independent School District
Paint Creek School 4485 Fm 600
Haskell, TX 79521
District: Paint Creek Independent School District
Abilene Junior Academy 2542 E Overland Trl.
Abilene, TX 79601
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Kenley School 1434 Matador St
Abilene, TX 79605
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Johns Episcopal School 1600 Sherman Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 79521


Hardin-Simmons University 2200 Hickory
Abilene, TX 79698-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Abilene Christian University M
Abilene, TX 79699
Type: Post Secondary
Texas College Of Cosmetology-Abilene 117 Sayles Blvd.
Abilene, TX 79605
Type: Post Secondary
Mcmurry University S 14th And Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79697
Type: Post Secondary
Neecee's Barber College 1813 Industrial Blvd
Abilene, TX 79602
Type: Post Secondary
Cisco College 101 College Heights
Cisco, TX 76437
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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