ZIP Code 79355

ZIP code 79355 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1142.4 square miles in Plains, Yoakum County, Texas. The area is home to 1,942 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 79355 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79355 sits at $76,967 (2% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,662. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 11.1%. On housing, the median home value is $143,300 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $883 per month, and 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79355 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79355 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 →