ZIP Code 79381 -- Wilson, TX

Lynn | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.3x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 87.67% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,463
Unknown
Median Income
$97,625
Home Value
$228,300
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
34.10
Diversity Index
63.70
High
Cost of Living
88.9
below average
Unemployment
2.5%

About ZIP Code 79381

ZIP code 79381 in Wilson, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 1,463. The median household income is $97,625, which is This is 30% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $228,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.3x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 88.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 34.10 years. Approximately 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lynn, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,463
Median Age
34.10
Male Population
746
51.0%
Female Population
717
49.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
63.70 High
White
69.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
Hispanic or Latino
34.7%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
21.9%
Other Race
8.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$97,625
Mean Household Income
$116,471
Per Capita Income
$40,145
Below Poverty Line
16.1%

This is 30% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$228,300
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
579
Occupied Units
511
Vacant Units
68
11.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
87.7%
Renter Occupied
12.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 87.7% Renter 12.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 93.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 14.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
600
Employment Rate
97.5%
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.0%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
13.6%

Cost of Living Index

88.9
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 79381 is 11.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Lynn

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
79373 Tahoka 3,087 $74,728
79351 Odonnell 1,044 $66,853
79383 New home 38 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 79381

ZIP code 79381 (Wilson, TX) has a total population of 1,463 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 34.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 79381 is $97,625 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 30% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 79381 is primarily located in Wilson, Texas (TX). It falls within Lynn County.

The median home value in ZIP code 79381 is $228,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 79381 is 34.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 79381 has a cost of living index of 88.92 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 79381, 46.34% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 14.62% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 79381 is 2.50%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 13.64% 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.