ZIP Code 79029 -- Dumas, TX

Moore | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 57.50% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
15,411
Unknown
Median Income
$64,652
Home Value
$161,900
Median Rent
$1,013
Median Age
30.90
Diversity Index
71.90
Very High
Cost of Living
68.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
3.5%

About ZIP Code 79029

ZIP code 79029 in Dumas, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 15,411. The median household income is $64,652, which is This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $161,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 68.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 30.90 years. Approximately 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Moore, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
15,411
Median Age
30.90
Male Population
8,278
53.7%
Female Population
7,133
46.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
71.90 Very High
White
51.2%
Black or African American
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
57.5%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
3.7%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
30.8%
Other Race
7.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$64,652
Mean Household Income
$79,600
Per Capita Income
$28,037
Below Poverty Line
19.8%

This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$161,900
Median Rent
$1,013
Total Housing Units
6,092
Occupied Units
5,307
Vacant Units
785
12.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1974
Owner Occupied
63.8%
Renter Occupied
36.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.5x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 63.8% Renter 36.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
7,569
Employment Rate
96.5%
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
82.4%
Carpool
11.6%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
0.8%

Cost of Living Index

68.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79029 is 31.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Moore

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79086 Sunray 3,219 $70,648
79013 Cactus 3,048 $45,106

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79029

ZIP code 79029 (Dumas, TX) has a total population of 15,411 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 30.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79029 is $64,652 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79029 is primarily located in Dumas, Texas (TX). It falls within Moore County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79029 is $161,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,013.

The median age in ZIP code 79029 is 30.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 79029 has a cost of living index of 68.46 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79029, 12.63% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.87% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79029 is 3.47%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 0.77% 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.