ZIP Code 79087

ZIP code 79087 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 625.8 square miles in Texline, Dallam County, Texas. The area is home to 751 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 79087 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79087 sits at $69,135 (9% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,305. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $102,600 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $820 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79087 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79087 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 →