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ZIP Code 79031

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

1,425
5/sq mi
$43,750
Median income
$96,600
Median home value
9.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,806. Local economic indicators show a 16.4% poverty rate alongside 0.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $96,600 for a typical home value (61% below the state average), with rent averaging $766 a month; 77.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 79031, plus 6 more within Lamb County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 79031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Earth, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79031.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 79031?

46.1

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 62.5%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%

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

$26,806

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79031 ranks nationally

Earth, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,750 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.1%

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

What does housing look like?

617

Total Housing Units

491

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$96,600

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Lamb County Earth, TX Texas

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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