Dimmitt, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79027
Castro County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,223
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,865
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dimmitt pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79027 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79027 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas, home to 5,223 residents across 779.6 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79027 reports a modest median household income of $50,865 (33% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,048. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,900 (63% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $878; owner occupancy is 57.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 15 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 79027.
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 79027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dimmitt, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79027.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 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 79027, Dimmitt, 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
5,223
Population
779.6
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79027?
31.8
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
13.2%
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?
$50,865
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$25,048
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
14.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79027 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Dimmitt, 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)
$50,865 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
1,950housing units
1,950
Total Housing Units
1,660
Occupied Units
290
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,900
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$878
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 79027, employing approximately 1,484 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,843,000.
122
Businesses
1,484
Employees
$64.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.9% |
| Information | 5 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.5% |
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 79027, 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 (5,223 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 79027 in?
ZIP code 79027 (Dimmitt) is located in Castro County, Texas. Castro County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/castro-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79027?
ZIP code 79027 in Dimmitt, TX has a population of 5,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79027?
The median household income in ZIP 79027 is $50,865, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79027?
The median home value in ZIP 79027 is $90,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79027 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79027?
ZIP code 79027 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79027 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (16), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79027?
In ZIP code 79027, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79027?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79027 is 14.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79027?
In ZIP code 79027, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79027 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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