Slaton, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79364
Lubbock County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,172
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,538
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Slaton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79364 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79364 (Slaton, TX) fell -4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 79364 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas, home to 8,172 residents across 510.8 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79364 reports a modest median household income of $56,538 (25% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,756. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,300 (64% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $980; owner occupancy is 77.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lubbock County, so 79364 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 79364
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Slaton, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79364.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 79364, Slaton, 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
8,172
Population
510.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79364?
37.5
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
2.4%
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?
$56,538
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$27,756
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79364 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Slaton, 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)
$56,538 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
3,008housing units
3,008
Total Housing Units
2,634
Occupied Units
374
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,300
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$980
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 131 business establishments in ZIP 79364, employing approximately 1,007 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,943,000.
131
Businesses
1,007
Employees
$42.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 16.8% |
| Construction | 16 | 12.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 2.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.3% |
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 79364 vs 79366 →
ZIP 79364 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79364
Slaton (79364)
8,172 residents
- 79381 1,263
Wilson (79381)
1,263 residents
- 79366 1,096
Ransom Canyon (79366)
1,096 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79364 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 79364 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79366
Ransom Canyon (79366)
$113,950 median income
- 79381
Wilson (79381)
$97,625 median income
- 79364
Slaton (79364)
$56,538 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 79364 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79364, 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 (8,172 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 79364 in?
ZIP code 79364 (Slaton) is located in Lubbock County, Texas. Lubbock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lubbock-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79364?
ZIP code 79364 in Slaton, TX has a population of 8,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79364?
The median household income in ZIP 79364 is $56,538, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79364?
The median home value in ZIP 79364 is $89,300, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79364?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79364 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79364?
ZIP code 79364 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,007 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79364?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79364 are: Retail trade (22), Construction (16), Wholesale trade (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79364?
In ZIP code 79364, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 79364?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79364 is 21.2 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 79364?
In ZIP code 79364, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79364?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79364 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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