PlainZIP

Sudan, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79371

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

1,317
2/sq mi
$64,917
Median income
$101,600
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sudan pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79371 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79371 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sudan, Lamb County, Texas, home to just 1,317 residents across 731.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 79371 reports a modest median household income of $64,917 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,039. Local economic indicators show a 7.1% poverty rate alongside 0.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $101,600 for a typical home value (59% below the state average), with rent averaging $691 a month; 78.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lamb County, letting you compare 79371 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 79371

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sudan, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79371.

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 79371, Sudan, 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

1,317

Population

731.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 79371?

30.1

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%

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?

$64,917

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$28,039

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79371 ranks nationally

Sudan, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,917 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 47.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

646

Total Housing Units

513

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$101,600

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$691

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 79371, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,530,000.

23

Businesses

170

Employees

$7.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 21.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 17.4%
Retail trade 3 13.0%

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 79371 vs 79324 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
79324 Enochs, TX 61 6.7 mi

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Related Areas

Lamb County Sudan, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79371 in? ▼
ZIP code 79371 (Sudan) is located in Lamb County, Texas. Lamb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamb-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79371? ▼
ZIP code 79371 in Sudan, TX has a population of 1,317 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79371? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79371 is $64,917, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79371? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79371 is $101,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79371? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79371 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79371? ▼
ZIP code 79371 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79371? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79371 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79371? ▼
In ZIP code 79371, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 79371? ▼
In ZIP code 79371, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79371? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79371 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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