Gail, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79738

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

275
0/sq mi
$76,250
Median income
$105,000
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gail pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79738 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79738 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 916.7 square miles in Gail, Borden County, Texas. The area is home to 275 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 79738 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79738 sits at $76,250 (1% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,888. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $105,000 (58% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79738 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79738 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 →

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 79738, Gail, 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

275

Population

916.7

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79738?

28.3

Median Age

40.8%

Male

59.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$76,250

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$36,888

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79738 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,250 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 81.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

146

Total Housing Units

116

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$105,000

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 79738, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $580,000.

4

Businesses

10

Employees

$580K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79738 in?
ZIP code 79738 (Gail) is located in Borden County, Texas. Borden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/borden-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79738?
ZIP code 79738 in Gail, TX has a population of 275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79738?
The median household income in ZIP 79738 is $76,250, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79738?
The median home value in ZIP 79738 is $105,000, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79738?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79738 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79738?
ZIP code 79738 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79738?
In ZIP code 79738, 81.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% 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 79738?
In ZIP code 79738, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79738?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79738 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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