PlainZIP

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
$53,048
Median income
$89,000
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,833. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $89,000 (64% below the state average); renters pay a median of $661 monthly, and 64.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 79359, plus 2 more within Gaines County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 79359?

34.0

Median Age

42.5%

Male

57.5%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 29.8%
African American 11.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%

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

$30,833

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79359 ranks nationally

Seagraves, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,048 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,245

Total Housing Units

1,143

Occupied Units

102

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$89,000

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Gaines County

79360 standard
Seminole, TX
Pop: 13,574
79342 standard
Loop, TX
Pop: 352

Related Areas

Gaines County Seagraves, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.