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Brownfield, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79316

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

11,451
10/sq mi
$43,063
Median income
$103,900
Median home value
7.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brownfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79316 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79316 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1205.4 square miles in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas. The area is home to 11,451 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 79316 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79316 sits at $43,063 (43% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,343. The poverty rate stands at 20.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $103,900 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $818 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79316 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79316 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 79316

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79316.

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 79316, Brownfield, 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

11,451

Population

1205.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79316?

37.7

Median Age

56.2%

Male

43.8%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 45.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%

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?

$43,063

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$23,343

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79316 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,063 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,286

Total Housing Units

3,896

Occupied Units

390

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$103,900

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$818

Median Rent

1965

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

+18.7%

YoY Change (2023)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79316 have increased 18.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -5.0% 143
2020 +12.9% 162
2021 +7.1% 173
2022 +15.6% 200
2023 +18.7% 237

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 198 business establishments in ZIP 79316, employing approximately 1,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,525,000.

198

Businesses

1,734

Employees

$77.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 34 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 27 13.6%
Finance and insurance 22 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 22 11.1%
Wholesale trade 20 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 19 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.6%
Construction 7 3.5%
Manufacturing 7 3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 3.0%
Information 6 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 2.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.5%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79316 in? ▼
ZIP code 79316 (Brownfield) is located in Terry County, Texas. Terry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/terry-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79316? ▼
ZIP code 79316 in Brownfield, TX has a population of 11,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79316? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79316 is $43,063, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79316? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79316 is $103,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79316? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79316 is White at 45.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79316? ▼
ZIP code 79316 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 1,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79316? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79316 are: Retail trade (34), Accommodation and food services (27), Finance and insurance (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79316? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79316 increased by 18.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 79316? ▼
In ZIP code 79316, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% 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 79316? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79316 is 21.2 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 79316? ▼
In ZIP code 79316, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79316? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79316 is 20.3% 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 Brownfield, 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.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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