ZIP Code 79360 Demographics

Gaines County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79360 compared to county averages.

Total Population

16,858

↓ 21.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$81,607

↑ +11.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$192,800

↑ +6.5% vs county

Median Age

29.0 yrs

↑ 1.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

↓ +5.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79360 compares to Gaines County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79360 $82k Gaines $73k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79360 $193k Gaines $181k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$811

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79360 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$192,800
Down Payment (20%)$38,560
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,224P&I: $975 | Tax: $193 | Ins: $56
Rent (Local Median)
$811
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $413/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79360, sorted by distance.

88242 25.6 mi away lea county

About Gaines County

Gaines County is located in Texas and has a total population of 21,523. The county's median household income is $73,299 and median home value is $181,100. ZIP code 79360 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Gaines 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.