ZIP Code 79027 -- Dimmitt, TX

Castro | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 67.60% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
4,858
Unknown
Median Income
$50,865
Home Value
$90,900
Median Rent
$878
Median Age
31.80
Diversity Index
71.10
Very High
Cost of Living
48.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.6%

About ZIP Code 79027

ZIP code 79027 in Dimmitt, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 4,858. The median household income is $50,865, which is This is 32% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $90,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 48.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 31.80 years. Approximately 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Castro, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
4,858
Median Age
31.80
Male Population
2,515
51.8%
Female Population
2,343
48.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
71.10 Very High
White
39.6%
Black or African American
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
67.6%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
1.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
42.2%
Other Race
14.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$50,865
Mean Household Income
$70,171
Per Capita Income
$25,048
Below Poverty Line
19.0%

This is 32% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$90,900
Median Rent
$878
Total Housing Units
1,950
Occupied Units
1,660
Vacant Units
290
14.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1965
Owner Occupied
57.9%
Renter Occupied
42.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 57.9% Renter 42.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,436
Employment Rate
97.5%
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
67.4%
Carpool
29.6%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
1.4%

Cost of Living Index

48.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79027 is 51.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Castro

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79043 Hart 1,462 $57,956
79063 Nazareth 665 $110,938

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79027

ZIP code 79027 (Dimmitt, TX) has a total population of 4,858 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 31.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79027 is $50,865 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 32% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79027 is primarily located in Dimmitt, Texas (TX). It falls within Castro County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79027 is $90,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $878.

The median age in ZIP code 79027 is 31.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 79027 has a cost of living index of 48.75 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79027, 21.21% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.71% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79027 is 2.55%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 1.40% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.