Littlefield, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79339
Lamb County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,230
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $79,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Littlefield pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79339 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 79339 (Littlefield, TX) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 79339 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Littlefield, Lamb County, Texas, home to 7,230 residents across 715.8 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79339 reports a modest median household income of $60,375 (20% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,647. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $79,000 (68% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,048; owner occupancy is 74.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lamb County, so 79339 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 79339
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Littlefield, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79339.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 79339, Littlefield, 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
7,230
Population
715.8
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79339?
36.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
10.9%
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?
$60,375
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$30,647
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
16.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79339 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Littlefield, 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)
$60,375 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
3,174housing units
3,174
Total Housing Units
2,545
Occupied Units
629
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$79,000
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$1,048
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 120 business establishments in ZIP 79339, employing approximately 1,366 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,711,000.
120
Businesses
1,366
Employees
$55.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 14.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79339 vs 79380 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79380 | Whitharral, TX | 197 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79339, 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 (7,230 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 79339 in?
ZIP code 79339 (Littlefield) is located in Lamb County, Texas. Lamb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamb-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79339?
ZIP code 79339 in Littlefield, TX has a population of 7,230 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79339?
The median household income in ZIP 79339 is $60,375, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79339?
The median home value in ZIP 79339 is $79,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79339?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79339 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79339?
ZIP code 79339 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 1,366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79339?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79339 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (17), Finance and insurance (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79339?
In ZIP code 79339, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 79339?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79339 is 16.5 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 79339?
In ZIP code 79339, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79339?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79339 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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