Dalhart, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79022
Dallam County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,741
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $72,286
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dalhart pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79022 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79022 (Dalhart, TX) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.0 in 2023 to 250.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79022 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dalhart, Dallam County, Texas, home to 10,741 residents across 4882.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79022 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,286 (4% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,250. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,000 (31% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,060; owner occupancy is 67.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 79022.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79022
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dalhart, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79022.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
26 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79022, Dalhart, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,741
Population
4882.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79022?
34.6
Median Age
57.1%
Male
42.9%
Female
19.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$72,286
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$27,250
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79022 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Dalhart, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,286 Top 46% higher than 54% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,952housing units
3,952
Total Housing Units
3,487
Occupied Units
465
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,000
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,060
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79022 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 186 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 200 |
| 2022 | +8.1% | 216 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 236 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 250 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 307 business establishments in ZIP 79022, employing approximately 3,134 people with a combined annual payroll of $160,630,000.
307
Businesses
3,134
Employees
$160.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 40 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 2.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79022, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,741 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79022 in?
ZIP code 79022 (Dalhart) is located in Dallam County, Texas. Dallam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallam-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79022?
ZIP code 79022 in Dalhart, TX has a population of 10,741 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79022?
The median household income in ZIP 79022 is $72,286, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79022?
The median home value in ZIP 79022 is $172,000, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79022?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79022 is White at 54.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79022?
ZIP code 79022 has 307 business establishments employing approximately 3,134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79022?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79022 are: Other services (except public administration) (44), Construction (40), Retail trade (38). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79022?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79022 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79022?
In ZIP code 79022, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 79022?
In ZIP code 79022, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79022?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79022 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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