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Childress County

Population: 6,664 · 2 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
6,664
People
Median age
35.9
Housing
Total households
1,838
Income
Median household income
$58,654
Housing
Total housing units
2,772
Employment
Employment rate
45.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
11.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
85.8%
County details
Local time 02:17:51(CT)
NameChildress
Total ZIP codes2total
ZIP codes (by type)
2 Standard
Area code806, 940
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates34.5246609, -100.208194
Land area696.5 sq miles(1,804 km²)

Map of Childress county, Texas with ZIP codes

Map of Childress County, Texas and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Childress County

Compare the largest cities in Childress County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Childress5,737$57,6441ZIPs
Tell481ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Childress County

Review the most populated postal areas across Childress County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
79201Childress$58,4386,702
79259Tell48

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS