ZIP Code 79380

ZIP code 79380 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.3 square miles in Whitharral, Hockley County, Texas. The area is home to 197 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 79380 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79380 sits at $87,917 (16% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,217. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $55,000 (78% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79380 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hockley County, so you can benchmark 79380 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →