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 Moderate-density area
- $47,255
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79072 (Plainview, TX) fell -5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.2 in 2023 to 202.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79072 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainview, Hale County, Texas, with 28,849 residents across 991.4 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79072 reports a modest median household income of $47,255 (37% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,793. The poverty rate is 23.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,000 (54% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $846; owner occupancy is 56.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 79072.
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 79072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainview, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79072.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
47 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 79072, Plainview, 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
28,849
Population
991.4
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79072?
32.9
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
9.2%
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?
$47,255
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$24,793
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79072 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Plainview, 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)
$47,255 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
10,284housing units
10,284
Total Housing Units
8,550
Occupied Units
1,734
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,000
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79072, 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 (28,849 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 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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