Crane, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79731
Crane County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,193
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,096
- Median income Near-median income area
- $129,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crane pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79731 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 79731 covers 855.7 square miles in Crane, Crane County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,193 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79731 reports a modest median household income of $63,096 (17% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,473. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,400 (48% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $882; owner occupancy is 82.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, 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 79731.
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 79731
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crane, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79731.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 79731, Crane, 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
4,193
Population
855.7
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79731?
35.4
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
22.0%
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?
$63,096
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$30,473
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 79731 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Crane, 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)
$63,096 38th percentile higher than 38% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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
1,741housing units
1,741
Total Housing Units
1,533
Occupied Units
208
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,400
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$882
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 88 business establishments in ZIP 79731, employing approximately 1,050 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,184,000.
88
Businesses
1,050
Employees
$96.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 15.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 13 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 3.4% |
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 79731, 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 (4,193 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 79731 in?
ZIP code 79731 (Crane) is located in Crane County, Texas. Crane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crane-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79731?
ZIP code 79731 in Crane, TX has a population of 4,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79731?
The median household income in ZIP 79731 is $63,096, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79731?
The median home value in ZIP 79731 is $129,400, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79731?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79731 is White at 38.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79731?
ZIP code 79731 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 1,050 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79731?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79731 are: Transportation and warehousing (14), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (13), Retail trade (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79731?
In ZIP code 79731, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 79731?
In ZIP code 79731, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79731?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79731 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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