ZIP Code 79372

ZIP code 79372 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.2 square miles in Sundown, Hockley County, Texas. The area is home to 1,434 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 79372 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79372 sits at $58,906 (22% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,603. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 14.1%. On housing, the median home value is $96,700 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $675 per month, and 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79372 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79372 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 →