ZIP Code 79312 Demographics

Lamb County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79312 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,176

↓ 91.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$53,646

↓ 1.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$49,400

↓ 37.7% vs county

Median Age

37.6 yrs

↓ +2.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.1%

↑ 60.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79312 compares to Lamb County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79312 $54k Lamb $55k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79312 $49k Lamb $79k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$593

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79312 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$49,400
Down Payment (20%)$9,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$313P&I: $250 | Tax: $49 | Ins: $14
Rent (Local Median)
$593
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $280/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 79312, sorted by distance.

79339 11.3 mi away lamb county 79313 20.6 mi away hockley county 79353 22.4 mi away hockley county

About Lamb County

Lamb County is located in Texas and has a total population of 13,024. The county's median household income is $54,519 and median home value is $79,300. ZIP code 79312 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lamb 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.