Seagraves, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79359
Gaines County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,899
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,048
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seagraves pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79359 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79359 covers 547.0 square miles in Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,899 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79359 reports a modest median household income of $53,048 (30% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,833. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,000 (64% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $661; owner occupancy is 64.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Gaines County, so 79359 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 79359
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seagraves, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79359.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 79359, Seagraves, 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
2,899
Population
547.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79359?
34.0
Median Age
42.5%
Male
57.5%
Female
10.6%
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?
$53,048
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$30,833
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79359 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Seagraves, 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)
$53,048 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
1,245housing units
1,245
Total Housing Units
1,143
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,000
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$661
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 79359, employing approximately 522 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,926,000.
35
Businesses
522
Employees
$25.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.6% |
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 79359 vs 79378 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79378 | Wellman, TX | 236 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79359, 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 (2,899 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 79359 in?
ZIP code 79359 (Seagraves) is located in Gaines County, Texas. Gaines County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gaines-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79359?
ZIP code 79359 in Seagraves, TX has a population of 2,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79359?
The median household income in ZIP 79359 is $53,048, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79359?
The median home value in ZIP 79359 is $89,000, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79359 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79359?
ZIP code 79359 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 522 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79359?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79359 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79359?
In ZIP code 79359, 44.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 79359?
In ZIP code 79359, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79359 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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