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Plainview, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79072

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

28,849
29/sq mi
$47,255
Median income
$114,000
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plainview pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 991.4 square miles in Plainview, Hale County, Texas. The area is home to 28,849 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 79072 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79072 sits at $47,255 (37% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,793. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $114,000 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $846 per month, and 56.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79072 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 79072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79072.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79072, Plainview, 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

28,849

Population

991.4

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79072?

32.9

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 51.1%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%

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?

$47,255

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$24,793

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79072 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,255 11th percentile higher than 11% 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

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 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,284

Total Housing Units

8,550

Occupied Units

1,734

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.4%
Renter 43.6%

$114,000

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$846

Median Rent

1970

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

-5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79072 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 153
2021 +15.8% 177
2022 +9.6% 194
2023 +10.2% 214
2024 -5.3% 203

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 531 business establishments in ZIP 79072, employing approximately 7,793 people with a combined annual payroll of $315,810,000.

531

Businesses

7,793

Employees

$315.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 80 15.1%
Retail trade 76 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 60 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 48 9.0%
Finance and insurance 47 8.8%
Construction 42 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 7.7%
Wholesale trade 30 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 27 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 4.7%
Manufacturing 14 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.3%
Information 10 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Hale County Plainview, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79072 in? ▼
ZIP code 79072 (Plainview) is located in Hale County, Texas. Hale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hale-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79072? ▼
ZIP code 79072 in Plainview, TX has a population of 28,849 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79072? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79072 is $47,255, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79072? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79072 is $114,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79072? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79072 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79072? ▼
ZIP code 79072 has 531 business establishments employing approximately 7,793 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79072? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79072 are: Other services (except public administration) (80), Retail trade (76), Health care and social assistance (60). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79072? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79072 decreased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 79072? ▼
In ZIP code 79072, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79072? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79072 is 19.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79072? ▼
In ZIP code 79072, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79072? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79072 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Plainview, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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