Cactus, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79013

Moore County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,423
281/sq mi
$45,106
Median income
$81,500
Median home value
2.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cactus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
281
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79013 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79013 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.2 square miles in Cactus, Moore County, Texas. The area is home to 3,423 residents, producing a population density of 281 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79013 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79013 sits at $45,106 (40% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $18,887. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $81,500 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $816 per month, and 32.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79013 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Moore County, so you can benchmark 79013 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79013

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79013.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79013, Cactus, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,423

Population

12.2

Area (sq mi)

281

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79013?

30.4

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

63.4%

Foreign-Born

White 30.4%
African American 11.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$45,106

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$18,887

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79013 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$45,106 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 20.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,041

Total Housing Units

926

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

3.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.6%
Renter 67.4%

$81,500

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$816

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 79013, employing approximately 4,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $231,863,000.

34

Businesses

4,431

Employees

$231.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 17.6%
Manufacturing 4 11.8%
Wholesale trade 4 11.8%
Retail trade 4 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 11.8%
Construction 3 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79029 Dumas, TX 16,177 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79013 in?
ZIP code 79013 (Cactus) is located in Moore County, Texas. Moore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/moore-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79013?
ZIP code 79013 in Cactus, TX has a population of 3,423 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79013?
The median household income in ZIP 79013 is $45,106, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79013?
The median home value in ZIP 79013 is $81,500, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79013 is Two or More Ethnicities at 52.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79013?
ZIP code 79013 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 4,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79013 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Manufacturing (4), Wholesale trade (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79013?
In ZIP code 79013, 20.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79013?
In ZIP code 79013, approximately 32.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79013 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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