Seminole, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79360

Gaines County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,574
6/sq mi
$79,467
Median income
$219,200
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seminole pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79360 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79360 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2189.4 square miles in Seminole, Gaines County, Texas. The area is home to 13,574 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 79360 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79360 sits at $79,467 (5% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,951. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $219,200 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $854 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79360 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79360 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 79360

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79360.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79360, Seminole, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,574

Population

2189.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79360?

29.3

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

31.6%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%

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?

$79,467

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$30,951

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79360 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,467 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 40.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,020

Total Housing Units

5,380

Occupied Units

640

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$219,200

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$854

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 475 business establishments in ZIP 79360, employing approximately 4,512 people with a combined annual payroll of $270,519,000.

475

Businesses

4,512

Employees

$270.5M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 88 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 68 14.3%
Retail trade 58 12.2%
Wholesale trade 44 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 36 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 27 5.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 25 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 20 4.2%
Manufacturing 18 3.8%
Finance and insurance 18 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.0%
Information 10 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79360 in?
ZIP code 79360 (Seminole) 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 79360?
ZIP code 79360 in Seminole, TX has a population of 13,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79360?
The median household income in ZIP 79360 is $79,467, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79360?
The median home value in ZIP 79360 is $219,200, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79360?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79360 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79360?
ZIP code 79360 has 475 business establishments employing approximately 4,512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79360?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79360 are: Construction (88), Other services (except public administration) (68), Retail trade (58). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79360?
In ZIP code 79360, 40.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 79360?
In ZIP code 79360, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79360?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79360 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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