Muleshoe, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79347
Bailey County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,462
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,792
- Median income Near-median income area
- $105,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Muleshoe pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79347 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79347 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Muleshoe, Bailey County, Texas, home to 7,462 residents across 1820.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79347 reports a modest median household income of $66,792 (12% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,068. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,700 (57% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $932; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 79347.
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 79347
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Muleshoe, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79347.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 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 79347, Muleshoe, 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
7,462
Population
1820.0
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79347?
33.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
18.2%
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?
$66,792
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$31,068
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79347 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Muleshoe, 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)
$66,792 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,820housing units
2,820
Total Housing Units
2,279
Occupied Units
541
Vacant Units
3.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,700
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$932
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 143 business establishments in ZIP 79347, employing approximately 1,249 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,785,000.
143
Businesses
1,249
Employees
$48.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 12.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 11.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.1% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
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 79347, 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 (7,462 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 79347 in?
ZIP code 79347 (Muleshoe) is located in Bailey County, Texas. Bailey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bailey-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79347?
ZIP code 79347 in Muleshoe, TX has a population of 7,462 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79347?
The median household income in ZIP 79347 is $66,792, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79347?
The median home value in ZIP 79347 is $105,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79347?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79347 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79347?
ZIP code 79347 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 1,249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79347?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79347 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (19), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79347?
In ZIP code 79347, 43.7% 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 79347?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79347 is 18.7 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 79347?
In ZIP code 79347, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79347?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79347 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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