Earth, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79031
Lamb County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,425
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $43,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Earth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79031 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79031 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Earth, Lamb County, Texas, home to just 1,425 residents across 303.2 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79031 reports a modest median household income of $43,750 (42% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,806. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,600 (61% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $766; owner occupancy is 77.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lamb County, so 79031 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 79031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Earth, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79031.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 79031, Earth, 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
1,425
Population
303.2
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79031?
46.1
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
8.2%
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?
$43,750
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$26,806
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79031 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Earth, 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)
$43,750 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
617housing units
617
Total Housing Units
491
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,600
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 79031, employing approximately 213 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,535,000.
23
Businesses
213
Employees
$18.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 21.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 17.4% |
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 79031 vs 79053 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79053 | Lazbuddie, TX | 137 | 12.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79031, 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 (1,425 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 79031 in?
ZIP code 79031 (Earth) is located in Lamb County, Texas. Lamb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamb-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79031?
ZIP code 79031 in Earth, TX has a population of 1,425 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79031?
The median household income in ZIP 79031 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79031?
The median home value in ZIP 79031 is $96,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79031?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79031 is White at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79031?
ZIP code 79031 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79031?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79031 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Utilities (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79031?
In ZIP code 79031, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 79031?
In ZIP code 79031, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79031?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79031 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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