| City: | Rankin, Texas |
| County: | Upton County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:58 AM |
| Population: | 892 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 432 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.2238, -101.9527 |
| Land Area: | 211.568 sq mi |
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Rankin sits in Upton County, Texas, serving 892 residents across 154 square miles of West Texas terrain. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory.
The Rankin post office maintains 409 PO Boxes for 308 households, a 1.33 adoption rate that shows the post office serves residents well beyond the town limits. Rural carrier routes reach scattered ranches and homes across county roads and farm-to-market highways, but PO Box pickup remains the primary mail access method for the region.
With a median age of 37.3 years and typical family households (2.9 people per household), Rankin functions as a working-class agricultural and energy community. Median household income of $71,647 sits near the state average. The town has 24 business establishments employing 247 workers. Street names include numbered avenues (6th through 13th), named streets (Kilborn, Elizabeth, Severn), and highway addresses along US Highway 67.
Educational attainment is low at 9%, and 26.5% of workers work from home. Transportation and warehousing employ a significant portion of the workforce (337 workers listed in Census data), reflecting the region's oil field and ranching economy. Owner-occupied homes (244 of 308 households) outnumber rentals significantly, with a median home value of $116,400.
All mail to Rankin addresses should use PO Box format:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Rankin, TX 79778Street pattern combines small-town numbered grid (6th-13th Avenues) with highway corridor addresses and extensive county road network serving rural territory.
ZIP Code 79778 has 892 residents and 308 households (average 2.76 persons per household). The median age is 37.3 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger 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 (73.5%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 892Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,175Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,808Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 308Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $123,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.76Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 959 | 928 | 900 | 863 | 880 | 861 | 903 | 1,071 | 1,056 | 1,115 | 1,223 | 1,202 | 1,299 | 1,175 |
| Decennial Census | 878 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 892 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.3
Male Median Age: 36.7
Female Median Age: 38
| 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 | 28 | 30 | 44 | 28 | 30 | 20 | 39 | 40 | 35 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 40 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 9 |
| Female | 28 | 21 | 28 | 34 | 20 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Total | 56 | 51 | 72 | 62 | 50 | 45 | 73 | 68 | 56 | 49 | 57 | 53 | 70 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 20 |
| White: | 656 | 65.40% |
| Black: | 14 | 1.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 279 | 27.82% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.20% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.50% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 47 | 4.69% |
| Total: | 1,003 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 476 | 53.36% | 36.7 years |
| Females: | 416 | 46.64% | 38.0 years |
| Total: | 892 | 100% | 37.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,131 | 96.26% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.26% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 20 | 1.70% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 21 | 3.49% |
| Total Population: | 1,175 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,134 | 96.51% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 41 | 3.49% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $70,808, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $7,475 (11.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,171. Family households earn a median of $72,135 versus $17,448 for nonfamily households (a difference of $54,687). By gender, male median income is $56,435 and female is $55,550, which is higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $885 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.7%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,333 | $61,111 | $61,806 | $59,167 | $58,393 | $62,917 | $61,875 | $69,375 | $71,979 | $65,577 | $61,138 | $68,883 | $71,647 | $70,808 |
| Median Family Income | $69,545 | $69,333 | $69,531 | $76,042 | $71,250 | $72,708 | $75,724 | $81,250 | $86,250 | $70,341 | $69,318 | $85,208 | $72,750 | $72,135 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,667 | $31,071 | $33,125 | $30,938 | $30,398 | $19,063 | $18,750 | $17,708 | $19,327 | $43,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,448 |
| Median Male Income | $61,667 | $54,063 | $52,059 | $52,500 | $48,500 | $53,958 | $58,365 | $85,893 | $81,111 | $61,964 | $72,292 | $67,857 | $54,606 | $56,435 |
| Median Female Income | $28,194 | $29,531 | $28,646 | $30,333 | $37,813 | $38,125 | $32,500 | $32,500 | $32,875 | $37,417 | $40,000 | $51,250 | $42,381 | $55,550 |
| Employed: | 437 | 45.81% |
| Unemployed: | 37 | 3.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 480 | 50.31% |
| Total: | 954 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 174 | 39.82% |
| Service: | 35 | 8.01% |
| Sales and Office: | 88 | 20.14% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 104 | 23.80% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 36 | 8.24% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 437 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $123,500, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $69,000 (126.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,000. The median gross rent is $564, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $2 (0.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.88% (38.42% with a mortgage, 61.58% free-and-clear) and renters 19.12% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.04%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $54,500 | $50,300 | $51,600 | $55,900 | $60,500 | $69,000 | $80,000 | $84,600 | $77,500 | $90,800 | $93,600 | $113,500 | $116,400 | $123,500 |
| Less than $500: | 27 | 28.13% |
| $500 to $999: | 45 | 46.88% |
| $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: | 24 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $566 | $575 | $596 | $621 | $679 | $514 | $557 | $510 | $561 | $563 | $0 | $519 | $664 | $564 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 156 | 31.08% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 250 | 49.80% |
| Renter Occupied: | 96 | 19.12% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 502 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 502 | 89.96% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 56 | 10.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 558 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 489 | 87.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 16 | 2.87% |
| Other Units: | 53 | 9.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 558 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.70% 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 77.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 16.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 3.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.51%). College enrollment is 31.65%, 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: | 53 | 6.58% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 129 | 16.02% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 165 | 20.50% |
| Some college, no degree: | 281 | 34.91% |
| Associate's degree: | 91 | 11.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 84 | 10.43% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 0.25% |
| Total: | 805 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 623 | 77.39% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 86 | 10.68% |
| Private Insurance: | 782 | 64.10% |
| Public Insurance: | 337 | 27.62% |
| No Insurance: | 101 | 8.28% |
| Total: | 1,220 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,119 | 91.72% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.7% | 3.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 6.0% | 5.7% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 16.3% | 12.0% | 9.4% | 16.2% |
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: | 9 | 3.03% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 4.04% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 150 | 50.51% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 32 | 10.77% |
| College or graduate school: | 94 | 31.65% |
| Total: | 297 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 21 | 7.07% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 194 | 65.32% |
ZIP Code 79778 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 30 business establishments, employing about 277 people with an annual payroll of $25,418,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 471Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 30Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $6,437,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $25,418,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 277Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79778 is located in Upton County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79778. It covers 211.568 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 211.568 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 58059.18 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4860668Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rankin city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 79778 is in the Rankin 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.