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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
$64,652
Median income
$161,900
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dumas pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th 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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,037. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $161,900 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,013 per month, and 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Moore County, letting you compare 79029 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 79029?

30.9

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

24.7%

Foreign-Born

White 51.2%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%

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

$28,037

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79029 ranks nationally

Dumas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,652 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 45.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,092

Total Housing Units

5,307

Occupied Units

785

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%

$161,900

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Moore County

79013 standard
Cactus, TX
Pop: 3,423
79086 standard
Sunray, TX
Pop: 2,105
79105 standard
Amarillo, TX
Pop: 6

Related Areas

Moore County Dumas, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.