79072 ZIP Code
Plainview, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79072 |
| City/Town: | Plainview |
| County: | Hale |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,747 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,104 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,210 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,176 |
| Median Home Value: | $97,100 |
| Land Area: | 394.6 sq miles
1022.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.1719, -101.7448 |
Population Information (79072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,747 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,298 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,449 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,691 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,937 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,152 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,259 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,411 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,553 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,004 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,970 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,189 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,224 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,916 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 936 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 505 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $97,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $766 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,176 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,367 | 82.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,809 | 17.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,864 | 58.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,503 | 41.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,297 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,147 | 14.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,878 | 12.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,083 | 33.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,991 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,092 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,225 | 8.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 881 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79072 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,104 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,329 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,866 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,210 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,397 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,749 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 630 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,978 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,326 | 77.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,717 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 676 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,161 | 66.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,156 | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 103 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 199 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,692 | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,408 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,264 | 24.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 16,501 | 64.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 14,236 | 55.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 238 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,016 | 7.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79072 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 463 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 520 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 970 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,062 | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,247 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,606 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 985 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 973 | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 267 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 274 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79072 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,711 | 81.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,253 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 192 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 230 | 2.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79072 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 924 | 8.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 818 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 644 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 276 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,809 | 16.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 688 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 89 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 454 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 621 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,242 | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 886 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 643 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 655 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,356 | 71.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,456 | 44.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,770 | 34.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,496 | 21.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79072 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,518 | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,336 | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,280 | 15.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 681 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 144 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,802 | 21.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79072 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,381 | 72.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 236 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 351 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 534 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 241 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 391 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 347 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 695 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79072 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 470 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 228 | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 822 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,218 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,862 | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,398 | 23.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,651 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 899 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 600 | 5.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79072 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 336 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 896 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,977 | 29.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,657 | 45.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,175 | 11.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 135 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79072 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,521 | 54.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 73 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,753 | 44.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79072 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 309 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,989 | 35.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,307 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,762 | 21.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79072 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 870 | 17.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,653 | 34.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 684 | 14.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 739 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 501 | 10.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 324 | 6.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 87 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79072 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,325 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $402 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $766 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.38 |
Households (79072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,367 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,944 | 47.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,458 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,340 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,684 | 32.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,318 | 39.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,348 | 28.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.80 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79072 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,500 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,129 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,671 | 44.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 382 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,001 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,005 | 28.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79072 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,373 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 409 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 435 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,195 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,663 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,671 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,706 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 684 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,852 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,857 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 120 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,502 | 52.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,235 | 43.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79072 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,824 | 77.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,671 | 22.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,773 | 48.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,865 | 50.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 356 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 33 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,783 | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 162 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,964 | 1829.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,964 | 1829.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,964 | 1829.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 88 | 54.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,700 | 1666.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79072 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,056 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,675 | 61.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,381 | 39.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,052 | 37.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 185 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 58 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 86 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79072 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,367 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,589 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Plainview, TX79072