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 Low-density area
- $64,917
- Median income Near-median income area
- $101,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,039. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 0.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $101,600 (59% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $691; owner occupancy is 78.6%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lamb County, so 79371 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 79371
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sudan, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79371.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 79371?
30.1
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
5.8%
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?
$64,917
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$28,039
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79371 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Sudan, 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)
$64,917 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
646housing units
646
Total Housing Units
513
Occupied Units
133
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,600
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79371, 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 (1,317 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Lamb County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 79371's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 79371 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Sudan, TX ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.