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79359

Texas · 3,294 residents · 340.143 sq mi
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ZIP 79359 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,048. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $89,000. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Gaines County median.

$53,048
US average: $82,259
$89,000
US average: $376,019
19.3%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
39.4%
Age 65+
13.1%
42.5%
57.5%
2.88 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(839)
Black11.8%(390)
Hispanic / Latino59.3%(1,953)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(112)
Diversity Score71.1%(2,340)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Gaines County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 4HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
79323$87,321
79342$73,750
79360$79,467
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 79359?

ZIP code 79359 has about 3,294 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 79359?

The typical household in ZIP code 79359 earns about $53,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 79359 expensive?

In ZIP code 79359, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 79359?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 79359 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79359?

About 16.5% of people in ZIP code 79359 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Gaines County
Other ZIP codes in Gaines County
ZIP 79360ZIP 79323ZIP 79342

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024