ZIP Code 79072 -- Plainview, TX

Hale | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.4x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 63.35% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
25,389
Unknown
Median Income
$47,255
Home Value
$114,000
Median Rent
$846
Median Age
32.90
Diversity Index
71.90
Very High
Cost of Living
52.6
significantly below average
Unemployment
5.9%

About ZIP Code 79072

ZIP code 79072 in Plainview, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 25,389. The median household income is $47,255, which is This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $114,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 52.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 32.90 years. Approximately 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Hale, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
25,389
Median Age
32.90
Male Population
13,176
51.9%
Female Population
12,213
48.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
71.90 Very High
White
51.1%
Black or African American
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
63.4%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
1.4%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
23.1%
Other Race
18.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$47,255
Mean Household Income
$67,130
Per Capita Income
$24,793
Below Poverty Line
23.3%

This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$114,000
Median Rent
$846
Total Housing Units
10,284
Occupied Units
8,550
Vacant Units
1,734
16.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1970
Owner Occupied
56.4%
Renter Occupied
43.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.4x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 56.4% Renter 43.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
11,194
Employment Rate
94.1%
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
78.7%
Carpool
15.9%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
2.6%

Cost of Living Index

52.6
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79072 is 47.4% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Hale

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79311 Abernathy 3,536 $81,985
79041 Hale center 2,861 $61,832
79250 Petersburg 980 $54,917
79032 Edmonson 133 $76,250
79021 Cotton center 46 $51,094

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79072

ZIP code 79072 (Plainview, TX) has a total population of 25,389 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 32.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79072 is $47,255 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79072 is primarily located in Plainview, Texas (TX). It falls within Hale County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79072 is $114,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $846.

The median age in ZIP code 79072 is 32.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 79072 has a cost of living index of 52.63 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79072, 14.46% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.27% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79072 is 5.92%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 2.57% 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.