79045 ZIP Code
Hereford, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79045 |
| City/Town: | Hereford |
| County: | Deaf Smith |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,597 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,124 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,988 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,979 |
| Median Home Value: | $103,600 |
| Land Area: | 1130.7 sq miles
2928.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
5.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.8999, -102.5148 |
Population Information (79045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,597 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,388 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,209 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,591 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,674 | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,650 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,588 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,341 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,503 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,145 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,964 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,027 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 835 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,409 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 559 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 311 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $103,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $844 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,979 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,982 | 85.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 997 | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,850 | 64.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,132 | 35.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,753 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,861 | 17.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,257 | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,290 | 39.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,711 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 395 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 924 | 8.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 315 | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 71.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79045 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,124 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,138 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,569 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,988 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,653 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,453 | 97.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 200 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,729 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,729 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,091 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 612 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,417 | 61.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 266 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 95 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 82 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,785 | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,952 | 26.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,615 | 35.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 14,214 | 76.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,135 | 70.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 147 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 249 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 683 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79045 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 263 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 261 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 358 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 651 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,238 | 20.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,202 | 20.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 637 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 882 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 298 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 192 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79045 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,386 | 75.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,259 | 14.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 57 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 42 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 287 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 284 | 3.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79045 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 940 | 11.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 642 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,574 | 18.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 298 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 817 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 659 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 211 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 266 | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,340 | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 813 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 585 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 296 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,104 | 75.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,842 | 47.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,645 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,301 | 23.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79045 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,130 | 85.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,558 | 26.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 547 | 9.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 181 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 134 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 806 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79045 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,324 | 76.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 67 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 229 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 209 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 197 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 149 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 88 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 716 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79045 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 283 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 537 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 273 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 742 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,527 | 21.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,637 | 23.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,113 | 15.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 381 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 486 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79045 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 125 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 421 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,125 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,230 | 46.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 975 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 103 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79045 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,592 | 60.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 82 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,164 | 36.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 96 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79045 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 200 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,732 | 29.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,427 | 40.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,623 | 27.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79045 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 746 | 19.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,102 | 28.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 969 | 25.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 440 | 11.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 444 | 11.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 127 | 3.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 10 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79045 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,327 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $393 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $844 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.04 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.14 | 2.38 |
Households (79045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,982 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,251 | 54.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,496 | 25.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,189 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,332 | 22.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,523 | 42.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,534 | 25.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.08 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79045 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,915 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,404 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,399 | 49.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 219 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 611 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,581 | 22.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79045 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,099 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 430 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 341 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,544 | 49.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,274 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 510 | 10.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,795 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 404 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,405 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,440 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 99 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 670 | 46.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 671 | 46.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79045 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,739 | 90.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,663 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,277 | 76.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 386 | 23.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 44 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79045 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,456 | 83.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 68 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,141 | 4619.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,141 | 4619.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,141 | 4619.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,123 | 4592.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 11.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79045 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,006 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,329 | 43.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,677 | 56.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,643 | 56.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79045 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,982 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,488 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Hereford, TX79045