PlainZIP

Smyer, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79367

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

645
8/sq mi
$46,458
Median income
$83,200
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Smyer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79367 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79367 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Smyer, Hockley County, Texas, home to just 645 residents across 81.6 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 79367 reports a modest median household income of $46,458 (39% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,838. Poverty here runs at 12.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. Housing costs here run $83,200 for a typical home value (66% below the state average), with rent averaging $869 a month; 75.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 79367, plus 6 more within Hockley 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 →

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 79367, Smyer, 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

645

Population

81.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79367?

30.6

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 50.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%

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?

$46,458

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$22,838

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79367 ranks nationally

Smyer, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,458 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 39.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

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

What does housing look like?

237

Total Housing Units

189

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$83,200

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$869

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 79367, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $501,000.

4

Businesses

14

Employees

$501K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 79367 vs 79407 →

ZIP 79367 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79367 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79367 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79367 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79407 Lubbock, TX 19,068 7.6 mi
79363 Shallowater, TX 5,369 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hockley County

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Levelland, TX
Pop: 16,972
79313 standard
Anton, TX
Pop: 1,571
79372 standard
Sundown, TX
Pop: 1,434
79358 standard
Ropesville, TX
Pop: 1,116
79380 standard
Whitharral, TX
Pop: 197
79353 standard
Pep, TX
Pop: 10

Related Areas

Hockley County Smyer, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79367 in? ▼
ZIP code 79367 (Smyer) is located in Hockley County, Texas. Hockley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hockley-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79367? ▼
ZIP code 79367 in Smyer, TX has a population of 645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79367? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79367 is $46,458, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79367? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79367 is $83,200, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79367? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79367 is White at 50.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79367? ▼
ZIP code 79367 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79367? ▼
In ZIP code 79367, 39.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 79367? ▼
In ZIP code 79367, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79367? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79367 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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