Lipscomb, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79056

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

63
1/sq mi
$87,500
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lipscomb pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79056 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79056 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.0 square miles in Lipscomb, Lipscomb County, Texas. The area is home to 63 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 79056 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79056 sits at -, while per-capita income is $20,947. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $87,500 (65% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79056 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Lipscomb County, so you can benchmark 79056 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 →

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 79056, Lipscomb, TX · 2023 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

63

Population

105.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79056?

32.1

Median Age

65.4%

Male

34.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$20,947

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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 25.5%

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

What does housing look like?

53

Total Housing Units

32

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$87,500

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

1947

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79046 Higgins, TX 489 6.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79056 in?
ZIP code 79056 (Lipscomb) is located in Lipscomb County, Texas. Lipscomb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lipscomb-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79056?
ZIP code 79056 in Lipscomb, TX has a population of 63 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79056?
The median home value in ZIP 79056 is $87,500, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79056 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79056?
In ZIP code 79056, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79056 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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