Dumas, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79029
Moore County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,177
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,652
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dumas pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79029 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 79029 (Dumas, TX) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.7 in 2023 to 250.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79029 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dumas, Moore County, Texas, home to 16,177 residents across 777.7 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79029 reports a modest median household income of $64,652 (14% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,037. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,900 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,013; owner occupancy is 63.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Moore County, so 79029 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 79029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dumas, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79029.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 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 79029, Dumas, 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
16,177
Population
777.7
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79029?
30.9
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
24.7%
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?
$64,652
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$28,037
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79029 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Dumas, 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)
$64,652 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
6,092housing units
6,092
Total Housing Units
5,307
Occupied Units
785
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,900
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,013
Median Rent
1974
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79029 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 192 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 208 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 230 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 242 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 251 |
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 372 business establishments in ZIP 79029, employing approximately 3,408 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,084,000.
372
Businesses
3,408
Employees
$143.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 65 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 40 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.4% |
| Information | 8 | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79029 vs 79013 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79013 | Cactus, TX | 3,423 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79029, 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 (16,177 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 79029 in?
ZIP code 79029 (Dumas) 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 79029?
ZIP code 79029 in Dumas, TX has a population of 16,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79029?
The median household income in ZIP 79029 is $64,652, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79029?
The median home value in ZIP 79029 is $161,900, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79029 is White at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79029?
ZIP code 79029 has 372 business establishments employing approximately 3,408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79029?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79029 are: Retail trade (65), Other services (except public administration) (50), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79029?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79029 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 79029?
In ZIP code 79029, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 79029?
In ZIP code 79029, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79029 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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