ZIP Code 79379

ZIP code 79379 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 185.0 square miles in Whiteface, Cochran County, Texas. The area is home to 666 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 79379 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79379 sits at $67,813 (10% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,909. The poverty rate stands at 26.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $80,800 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79379 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79379 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 →