ZIP Code 79778

ZIP code 79778 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 274.4 square miles in Rankin, Upton County, Texas. The area is home to 878 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 79778 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79778 sits at $70,808 (6% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,833. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $123,500 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $564 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79778 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79778 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 →