ZIP Code 79379 Demographics

Cochran County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79379 compared to county averages.

Total Population

698

↓ 72.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,750

↑ +41.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$70,000

↑ +45.8% vs county

Median Age

40.5 yrs

↓ +8.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

↑ 29.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79379 compares to Cochran County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79379 $59k Cochran $42k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79379 $70k Cochran $48k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

82.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$729

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79379 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$70,000
Down Payment (20%)$14,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$444P&I: $354 | Tax: $70 | Ins: $20
Rent (Local Median)
$729
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $285/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79379, sorted by distance.

79372 10.5 mi away hockley county 79336 15.5 mi away hockley county 79380 23.2 mi away hockley county

About Cochran County

Cochran County is located in Texas and has a total population of 2,529. The county's median household income is $41,597 and median home value is $48,000. ZIP code 79379 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Cochran County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.