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ZIP Code 79731

Crane County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,193
5/sq mi
$63,096
Median income
$129,400
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 855.7 square miles in Crane, Crane County, Texas. The area is home to 4,193 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 79731 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79731 sits at $63,096 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,473. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $129,400 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $882 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79731 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79731 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 79731

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79731.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 79731?

35.4

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

22.0%

Foreign-Born

White 38.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%

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

$30,473

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79731 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,096 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,741

Total Housing Units

1,533

Occupied Units

208

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$129,400

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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.

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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