Dumas, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79029

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 777.7 square miles in Dumas, Moore County, Texas. The area is home to 16,177 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 79029 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79029 sits at $64,652 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,037. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 79029 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, 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 79029 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 79029

Retail trade

65
Other services (except public administration)

50
Accommodation and food services

45
Construction

40
Health care and social assistance

34

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79029, Dumas, TX · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

16,177

Population

777.7

Area (sq mi)

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

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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

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

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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.