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County ProfileTX

Dawson County

Population: 12,456 · 3 ZIP codes

Demographics

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

People
Total population
12,456
People
Median age
34.8
Housing
Total households
4,043
Income
Median household income
$54,360
Housing
Total housing units
4,903
Employment
Employment rate
48.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
12.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
77.5%
County details
Local time 03:25:54(CT)
NameDawson
Total ZIP codes3total
ZIP codes (by type)
3 Standard
Area code806
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates32.742528, -101.9487714
Land area900.3 sq miles(2,331.8 km²)

Map of Dawson county, Texas with ZIP codes

Map of Dawson County, Texas and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Dawson County

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

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Lamesa8,674$49,0071ZIPs
Odonnell1,0611ZIPs
Welch234$48,7501ZIPs

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

ZIP Codes in Dawson County

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

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
79331Lamesa$54,00011,825
79351Odonnell$66,8531,061
79377Welch$44,000276

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