Spur, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79370

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

1,889
2/sq mi
$48,750
Median income
$63,100
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79370 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79370 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1049.4 square miles in Spur, Dickens County, Texas. The area is home to 1,889 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 79370 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79370 sits at $48,750 (35% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,037. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. On housing, the median home value is $63,100 (75% below the state average) with median rent at $765 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79370 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79370 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 79370

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79370.

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 79370, Spur, 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

1,889

Population

1049.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79370?

48.2

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 74.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%

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?

$48,750

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$34,037

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79370 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,750 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,021

Total Housing Units

587

Occupied Units

434

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$63,100

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$765

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 79370, employing approximately 176 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,390,000.

32

Businesses

176

Employees

$9.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 28.1%
Other services (except public administration) 6 18.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.4%

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 79370 in?
ZIP code 79370 (Spur) is located in Dickens County, Texas. Dickens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dickens-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79370?
ZIP code 79370 in Spur, TX has a population of 1,889 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79370?
The median household income in ZIP 79370 is $48,750, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79370?
The median home value in ZIP 79370 is $63,100, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79370?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79370 is White at 74.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79370?
ZIP code 79370 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79370?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79370 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79370?
In ZIP code 79370, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 79370?
In ZIP code 79370, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79370?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79370 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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