ZIP Code 79331 -- Lamesa, TX

Dawson | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 56.17% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
11,711
Unknown
Median Income
$54,000
Home Value
$101,800
Median Rent
$799
Median Age
34.80
Diversity Index
72.90
Very High
Cost of Living
48.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.6%

About ZIP Code 79331

ZIP code 79331 in Lamesa, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 11,711. The median household income is $54,000, which is This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $101,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 48.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 34.80 years. Approximately 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Dawson, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
11,711
Median Age
34.80
Male Population
6,737
57.5%
Female Population
4,974
42.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
72.90 Very High
White
48.9%
Black or African American
7.0%
Hispanic or Latino
56.2%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
27.7%
Other Race
15.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$54,000
Mean Household Income
$76,718
Per Capita Income
$26,138
Below Poverty Line
20.3%

This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$101,800
Median Rent
$799
Total Housing Units
4,683
Occupied Units
3,888
Vacant Units
795
17.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1963
Owner Occupied
70.3%
Renter Occupied
29.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 70.3% Renter 29.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,699
Employment Rate
93.4%
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
68.4%
Carpool
22.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.4%

Cost of Living Index

48.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79331 is 51.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79331

ZIP code 79331 (Lamesa, TX) has a total population of 11,711 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 34.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79331 is $54,000 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79331 is primarily located in Lamesa, Texas (TX). It falls within Dawson County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79331 is $101,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $799.

The median age in ZIP code 79331 is 34.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 79331 has a cost of living index of 48.45 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79331, 12.28% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.88% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79331 is 6.60%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 3.35% 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.