Lakeview, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79239

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

211
0/sq mi
$36,250
Median income
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lakeview pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79239 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79239 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 527.5 square miles in Lakeview, Hall County, Texas. The area is home to 211 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 79239 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79239 sits at $36,250 (52% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,651. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 13.6%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79239 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79239 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 →

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 79239, Lakeview, 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

211

Population

527.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79239?

64.6

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%

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?

$36,250

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$28,651

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79239 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,250 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

97

Total Housing Units

46

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

1951

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79239 in?
ZIP code 79239 (Lakeview) is located in Hall County, Texas. Hall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hall-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79239?
ZIP code 79239 in Lakeview, TX has a population of 211 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79239?
The median household income in ZIP 79239 is $36,250, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79239 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79239?
In ZIP code 79239, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 79239?
In ZIP code 79239, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79239 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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