Sundown, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79372
Hockley County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,434
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,906
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sundown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79372 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79372 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sundown, Hockley County, Texas, home to just 1,434 residents across 34.2 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79372 reports a modest median household income of $58,906 (22% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,603. Unemployment is 14.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,700 (61% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $675; owner occupancy is 74.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 79372.
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 79372
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sundown, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79372.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
12 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 79372, Sundown, 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
1,434
Population
34.2
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79372?
37.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
3.6%
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?
$58,906
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$30,603
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79372 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Sundown, 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)
$58,906 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
545housing units
545
Total Housing Units
496
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,700
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$675
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 79372, employing approximately 436 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,827,000.
30
Businesses
436
Employees
$43.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 40.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79372, 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 (1,434 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79372 in?
ZIP code 79372 (Sundown) 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 79372?
ZIP code 79372 in Sundown, TX has a population of 1,434 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79372?
The median household income in ZIP 79372 is $58,906, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79372?
The median home value in ZIP 79372 is $96,700, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79372?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79372 is White at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79372?
ZIP code 79372 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 436 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79372?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79372 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (12), Construction (3), Wholesale trade (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79372?
In ZIP code 79372, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 79372?
In ZIP code 79372, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79372?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79372 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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