79331 ZIP Code
Lamesa, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79331 |
| City/Town: | Lamesa |
| County: | Dawson |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,619 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,500 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,860 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,610 |
| Median Home Value: | $95,600 |
| Land Area: | 797.9 sq miles
2066.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.6711, -101.9727 |
Population Information (79331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,619 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,549 | 56.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,070 | 43.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 743 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 854 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 847 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 733 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 995 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,916 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,490 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,228 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 683 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 511 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 916 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 466 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 237 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $95,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $806 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,610 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,928 | 85.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 682 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,795 | 71.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,133 | 28.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,447 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,049 | 14.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,141 | 15.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,567 | 34.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,348 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 369 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 824 | 11.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 149 | 2.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 70.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79331 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,500 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,344 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,259 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,860 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,428 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,998 | 90.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 430 | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,637 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,562 | 64.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 997 | 24.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 438 | 11.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,882 | 59.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 994 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 61 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 20 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,489 | 12.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,172 | 18.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,471 | 29.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,906 | 59.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,232 | 53.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 70 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 577 | 5.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79331 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 232 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 391 | 10.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 780 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 376 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 317 | 8.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 526 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 508 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 449 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 250 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 99 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79331 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,974 | 74.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 701 | 17.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 20 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 93 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 167 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79331 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 643 | 16.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 391 | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 103 | 2.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 71 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 340 | 8.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 296 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 35 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 148 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 226 | 5.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,096 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 283 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 161 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 205 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.4% | 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 (79331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,925 | 68.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,202 | 44.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,595 | 30.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,940 | 16.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79331 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,971 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,266 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 527 | 13.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 240 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 84 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 693 | 17.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79331 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,006 | 86.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 15 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 68 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 102 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 143 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 73 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 198 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79331 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 146 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 90 | 2.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 327 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 500 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 776 | 16.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,061 | 23.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 973 | 21.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 357 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 363 | 7.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79331 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 44 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 483 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,434 | 31.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,313 | 50.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 312 | 6.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 24 | 0.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79331 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,415 | 61.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 140 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,336 | 34.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79331 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 340 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,573 | 40.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,308 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 707 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79331 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 732 | 26.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 726 | 26.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 450 | 16.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 429 | 15.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 292 | 10.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 67 | 2.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 28 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 71 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79331 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,262 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $418 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $806 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (79331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,928 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,568 | 39.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 570 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 829 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,231 | 31.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,225 | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,161 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79331 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,344 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,358 | 44.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,780 | 33.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 239 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 798 | 14.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 966 | 18.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79331 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,976 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 225 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 190 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,459 | 49.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 675 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 427 | 14.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,733 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 361 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,865 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,634 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 158 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 749 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 727 | 44.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79331 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,956 | 77.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,622 | 22.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 762 | 29.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,770 | 67.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 61 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 90 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79331 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,013 | 94.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 606 | 1836.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 606 | 1836.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 606 | 1836.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 13 | 39.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 36.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 581 | 1760.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79331 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,876 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,977 | 64.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,899 | 35.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,676 | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 177 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 29 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79331 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,928 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,490 | 88.8% | 89.4% |
Lamesa, TX79331