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Memphis, TX
City in Hall County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79245.
Population
2,174
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
969
ZIP codes
1
Memphis and its ZIP codes
Memphis at a glance
- Memphis is about 8.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,639, 39% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,300 (73% below Texas) and median rent is $491 a month.
Local data for Memphis, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Memphis, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,639
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$77,300
Median rent
$491/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (597), Irish Americans (184), German Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hall County. PPP loans are for Memphis.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,381
738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,845
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$22.26M
FY 2026, $7,878 per person
PPP loans
$2.52M
109 loans, 380 jobs reported
How people get to work
Memphis, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled19.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Memphis, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
587
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 25°F
22.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Memphis, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.6%
U.S. 11.1% +9.5 pts
ZIP codes in Memphis
1 in or overlapping Memphis. Population shown
Cities near Memphis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakeviewTown | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| HedleyCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| EstellineTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| QuailCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Lelia LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| WellingtonCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| ClarendonCity | 24 mi | 3 |
| ChildressCity | 25 mi | 8.3 |
| SamnorwoodCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| HowardwickCity | 30 mi | 2 |
| DodsonTown | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Memphis, TX in?
- Memphis is in Hall County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Memphis, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Memphis include 79245.
- What is the population of Memphis, TX?
- About 2,174 people live in Memphis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Memphis?
- Nearby places include Lakeview (9.5 mi), Hedley (12 mi), Estelline (14 mi), Quail (15 mi), Lelia Lake (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023