Zip code 79512: Colorado City, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 79512?

79512 is assigned to Colorado City, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 79512 in?

79512 is mostly in Mitchell County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 79512?

About 7,834 people live in 79512, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 79512?

The median household income in 79512 is $60,353.

Q: What zip codes are near 79512?

The closest zip codes to 79512 are 79565, 79532, 79516, 79511, 79527.

Residential delivery areaMitchell CountyCentral Time

Population

7,834

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$89K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$613/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

600 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 79512

79512 is a rural zip code in Colorado City, Texas (Mitchell County), covering 600 sq mi of land. About 7,834 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 37.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,353 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $88,800, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $613 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and transportation and moving goods. 29% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 79512 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy23.8%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%323rd of 1,794 in TX
Uninsured rate17.8%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%734th of 1,808 in TX
Diversity index62.8
78th
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.1328th of 1,818 in TX
Homeownership rate78.6%
75th
U.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%697th of 1,792 in TX
Self-employed workers11.6%
74th
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%760th of 1,810 in TX
Government workers17.2%
73rd
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%690th of 1,810 in TX
Unemployment rate6%
68th
U.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%532nd of 1,810 in TX
Poverty rate12.4%
58th
U.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%921st of 1,794 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.439
54th
U.S. 0.483 · TX 0.478780th of 1,785 in TX
Residents 65 and older15.4%
41st
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%972nd of 1,818 in TX
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%1,164th of 1,818 in TX
Median age37.2
36th
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.61,008th of 1,817 in TX
Average commute22.5 min
26th
U.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min1,254th of 1,738 in TX
Median household income$60,353
21st
U.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,152nd of 1,712 in TX
Foreign-born residents3.4%
21st
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%1,402nd of 1,818 in TX
Median earnings per worker$39,660
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,5751,183rd of 1,794 in TX
Residents under 1818.1%
19th
U.S. 22% · TX 25%1,471st of 1,818 in TX
Healthcare workers7.3%
19th
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%1,030th of 1,810 in TX
Per capita income$28,604
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,285th of 1,813 in TX
Population7,834
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,424887th of 1,818 in TX
Broadband access84.4%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,249th of 1,792 in TX
Rent-burdened renters35%
9th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%1,274th of 1,692 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher12%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,533rd of 1,811 in TX
Work from home4.3%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,398th of 1,810 in TX
Population density13/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,444th of 1,818 in TX
Median home value$88,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,559th of 1,679 in TX
Median gross rent$613
1st
U.S. $1,413 · TX $1,4031,454th of 1,511 in TX
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,646th of 1,810 in TX

Measure	79512	Mitchell	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Housing vacancy	23.8%	25.3%	9.4%	10.1%	96th	323rd of 1,794
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.8%	17.5%	17.1%	8.4%	93rd	734th of 1,808
Diversity index	62.8	62.2	67.1	61.4	78th	328th of 1,818
Homeownership rate	78.6%	78.7%	62.6%	65.2%	75th	697th of 1,792
Self-employed workers	11.6%	12.8%	10.5%	10%	74th	760th of 1,810
Government workers	17.2%	17.4%	14.1%	14.5%	73rd	690th of 1,810
Unemployment rate	6%	5.3%	5.3%	5.2%	68th	532nd of 1,810
Poverty rate	12.4%	13.8%	13.8%	12.5%	58th	921st of 1,794
Income inequality (Gini)	0.439	0.454	0.478	0.483	54th	780th of 1,785
Residents 65 and older	15.4%	14.6%	13.4%	17.2%	41st	972nd of 1,818
Veterans	5.1%	5.6%	6.2%	6.2%	40th	1,164th of 1,818
Median age	37.2	36.7	35.6	38.9	36th	1,008th of 1,817
Average commute	22.5 min	22.7 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	26th	1,254th of 1,738
Median household income	$60,353	$60,550	$78,476	$80,734	21st	1,152nd of 1,712
Foreign-born residents	3.4%	3.8%	17.6%	14.1%	21st	1,402nd of 1,818
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,660	$39,253	$47,575	$49,666	20th	1,183rd of 1,794
Residents under 18	18.1%	20.5%	25%	22%	19th	1,471st of 1,818
Healthcare workers	7.3%	7.8%	8.6%	9.7%	19th	1,030th of 1,810
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,604	$28,978	$40,752	$44,673	15th	1,285th of 1,813
Population	7,834	9,018	30,188,424	334,922,499	12th	887th of 1,818
Broadband accessWeakness	84.4%	84%	91.4%	91%	11th	1,249th of 1,792
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	35%	39.7%	51.7%	51.1%	9th	1,274th of 1,692
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12%	11.5%	33.8%	35.7%	5th	1,533rd of 1,811
Work from home	4.3%	4.2%	14.4%	15.1%	5th	1,398th of 1,810
Population density	13/sq mi	10/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	1,444th of 1,818
Median home value	$88,800	$85,800	$283,800	$332,700	1st	1,559th of 1,679
Median gross rent	$613	$524	$1,403	$1,413	1st	1,454th of 1,511
Tech workers	0%	0%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,646th of 1,810

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

13%

18–24

18%

25–34

11%

35–44

15%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

37.2

Under 18

18.1%

65 and over

15.4%

Race and ethnicity

White48%
Black9%
Hispanic36%
Asian1%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

62.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

71%

Spanish

28%

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,407
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 64.8%
Married couples: 51%
Living alone: 29.5%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 64% / 36%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

79512

$60,353

Mitchell Co.

$60,550

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,604

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.439

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

79512

$88,800

Mitchell Co.

$85,800

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

79512

$613

Mitchell Co.

$524

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,160
Owner-occupied: 78.6%
Vacant: 23.8%
Median year built: 1961
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 35%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.9%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

38%

10–19

18%

20–29

30–44

15%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

22.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Sales

14%

Transportation and moving

13%

Office and admin

10%

Management

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Production

Police and fire

Food service

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

21%

Agriculture and mining

14%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Education

Manufacturing

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$39,660

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	79512	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$73,333	$74,888
Service	$33,021	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,255	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,007	$49,199
Production and transportation	$53,410	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

36%

Some college

30%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Households with broadband: 84.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49.9%
No internet access: 12.6%
Without health insurance: 17.8%
Limited-English households: 3.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Colorado City
State: Texas
County: Mitchell County
Center point: 32.3232° N, 100.9320° W
Land area: 600 sq mi
Water area: 4.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

79512 spans 2 counties

Mitchell County97% of land
Scurry County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Lake Colorado City (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 79512

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
79565	Westbrook, TX	11 mi	202	—	$103,800
79532	Loraine, TX	14 mi	1,029	$49,643	$69,800
79516	Dunn, TX · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
79511	Coahoma, TX	21 mi	1,811	$117,578	$264,400
79527	Ira, TX	21 mi	219	$63,333	$131,300
79545	Roscoe, TX	22 mi	1,798	$58,482	$109,900
76949	Silver, TX · PO box	24 mi	—	—	—
79526	Hermleigh, TX	25 mi	986	$83,843	$143,800
79535	Maryneal, TX	27 mi	129	$68,036	$120,000
79550	Snyder, TX · PO box	27 mi	—	—	—
79733	Forsan, TX	29 mi	371	$92,950	—
79556	Sweetwater, TX	33 mi	12,532	$49,393	$94,900

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Questions about 79512

What city is zip code 79512?

79512 is assigned to Colorado City, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 79512 in?

79512 is mostly in Mitchell County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 79512?

About 7,834 people live in 79512, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 79512 in?

79512 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 79512?

The median household income in 79512 is $60,353.

What zip codes are near 79512?

The closest zip codes to 79512 are 79565, 79532, 79516, 79511, 79527.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79512, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.